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AY04 PKJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,313 mi
Last recorded145,313 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 PKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 145,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 145,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2017 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush adrift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,097 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 127,092 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,471 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

front wipers juddering

power steering pump squealing when in full lock

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,081 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,701 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AY04 PKJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY04 PKJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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