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BD04 DKN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,676 mi
Last recorded214,676 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 DKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 214,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant leak

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread has deep cut, but no cords exposed

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated, but no movement found

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn/bald on edges and near limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and very near legal limit

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 200,378 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 27 Jan 2015 200,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front bumper damage

Pass 25 Jan 2014 194,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 188,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 188,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 176,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 167,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 147,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre lap belt buckle wrong side of button

Pass 20 May 2009 130,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 122,132 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 122,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 89,938 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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BD04 DKN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD04 DKN, 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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BD04 DKN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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