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D17 RCN

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

208,830 mi
Last recorded208,830 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 RCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 208,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower shock fits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 208,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where lower shock fits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 199,862 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 190,000 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 190,000 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 183,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 172,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 168,462 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 168,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 156,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,027 miles

ENGINE,FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,408 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise on subframe when shacken on plates

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,753 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,592 miles

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES ARE JUST STARTING TO PERRISH AND CRACK

ENGINE UNDERSHEILD IS VERY BADLY DAMAGED AND BROKEN

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 73,592 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES ARE JUST STARTING TO PERRISH AND CRACK

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE COMMING ONTO TREAD WEAR MARKERS

ENGINE UNDERSHEILD IS VERY BADLY DAMAGED AND BROKEN

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 60,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Air bag warning light is on

Both front wiper blades are starting to smear the screen

Damage to the front nearside bottom of the bumper

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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D17 RCN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D17 RCN, 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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What year was D17 RCN registered?

D17 RCN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is D17 RCN safe to buy?

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