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C8 AAJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 27 Feb 2021 95,952 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,122 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 69,112 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,701 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working missing workings? (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Creaking from front of vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 49,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 46,273 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2012 43,222 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 43,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 39,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,402 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,837 miles

o/s/r outer sill damaged .rear brake discs and pads slightly worn .

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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C8 AAJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C8 AAJ, 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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C8 AAJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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