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DA04 FDC

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,007 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 89,844 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 89,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2023 86,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 86,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (235/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 80,922 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 80,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,922 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 72,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 72,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE VALUE 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 71,894 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 May 2018 71,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working all lights (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has signs of wear/cracking/separation across tread face

Offside Front tyre has signs of wear/cracking/separation across tread face

Offside Rear tyre has signs of wear/cracking/separation across tread face

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,638 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 68,895 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 68,895 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 67,972 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 67,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2011 61,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 May 2011 61,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2010 55,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and rear tyres and offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 47,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,859 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 FDC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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