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DA04 FDK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,422 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 77,517 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak major ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 73,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,757 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,570 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 70,673 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,613 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen cracked, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 May 2008 68,647 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 May 2007 48,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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DA04 FDK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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