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DA04 FFG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,126 mi
Last recorded142,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pad warning lamp amber

eml light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,465 miles

BRAKE BIND ON FRONT WHEELS

DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH/ ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

M.I.L. ON

N/S/R LIGHT UNIT CORRODED

Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

BRAKE BIND ON FRONT WHEELS

DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH

M.I.L. ON

O/S/R HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,590 miles

engine management light on dash

exhaust clamps corroded/ broken

rear exhaust heat sheilds losse

Fail 30 Jun 2015 114,590 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamps corroded/ broken

rear exhaust heat sheilds losse

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,865 miles

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

offside rear brake disc overheated and offside wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,364 miles

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

offside inner rear brake pad not fitted in caliper properly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside inner rear brake pad not fitted in caliper properly

Fail 14 Apr 2012 80,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2010 57,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2009 50,274 miles

At nearside rear, child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

At offside rear, child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 2 May 2008 43,147 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 43,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 37,408 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2007 37,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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 FFG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA04 FFG, 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 FFG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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