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BIG 2628

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,518 mi
Last recorded193,518 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2628
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 193,518 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres wearing down slightly on edges

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear brackets (1.1.15 (a))

Engine light on

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 187,603 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear brake cables brakets broken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 187,603 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear brake cables brakets broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 174,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine light on

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear handbrake brackets broken

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,909 miles

Both front tyres worn right down on inner edges

Engine light on

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear handbrake brackets broken

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,975 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear handbrake brackets broken

Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,908 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 131,908 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,372 miles

brake hoses wearing,suspension bushes wearing

front tyres wearing in middle

offside rear brake slight binding,brake discs+pads wearing

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake hoses wearing,suspension bushes wearing

front tyres wearing in middle

offside rear brake slight binding,brake discs+pads wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear water ingress in both light unites

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,314 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,221 miles

all tryes on 3mm

both rear tyres has cracking on them

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,187 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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BIG 2628 is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIG 2628, 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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BIG 2628 is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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