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C8 ABF

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,548 mi
Last recorded113,548 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ABF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 113,538 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing march 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 112,995 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 109,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

headlights deterioated

oil leak/s

Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

headlights faded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 107,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

headlights faded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,799 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 105,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011
Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,288 miles

Rear anti-roll bar retainer moving on roll bar.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear anti-roll bar retainer moving on roll bar.

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 ABF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 C8 ABF, 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 ABF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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