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CT04 AVY

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

275,021 mi
Last recorded275,021 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 AVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 275,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

childs seats fitted

o/s and n/s inner rack ends worn

plastic under trays fitted, rear shocks corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 275,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

childs seats fitted

o/s and n/s inner rack ends worn

plastic under trays fitted, rear shocks corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 268,294 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension bushes worn

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 268,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension bushes worn

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 239,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front sub frame corroded

front suspension bushes worn

plastic under trays fitted

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 239,619 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front sub frame corroded

front suspension bushes worn

plastic under trays fitted

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 222,379 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

front and rear suspension bushes worn

front struts corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 222,379 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear suspension bushes worn

front struts corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 203,829 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of a seat belt

plastic guards fitted

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 24 Nov 2015 203,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of a seat belt

plastic guards fitted

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 186,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 186,844 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 176,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 176,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 164,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 143,623 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,938 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 128,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,421 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Fail 5 Aug 2009 111,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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CT04 AVY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CT04 AVY, 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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CT04 AVY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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