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DA04 CYY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,655 mi
Last recorded200,655 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 200,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 200,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 189,736 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 189,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine malfunction light indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 183,747 miles

Front Bumper insecure accident damage ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 183,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Bumper insecure accident damage ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 175,577 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 175,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

parking brake efforts low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

headlights adjusted in car

Fail 1 Mar 2016 164,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

headlights adjusted in car

Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 130,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 107,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 78,444 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 78,444 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wipewr blade secured with insulation tape

Fail 19 Dec 2008 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wipewr blade secured with insulation tape

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,741 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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DA04 CYY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA04 CYY, 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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DA04 CYY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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