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DA04 SOU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,405 mi
Last recorded189,405 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 189,405 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 189,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 178,698 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear shock absorber damping effect

offside rear shock absorber damping effect

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 166,001 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 154,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 142,539 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber weak

offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 142,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber weak

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 119,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,554 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2010 82,500 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 82,500 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,326 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 45,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Offside Tyre Wearing On The Outside Edge.

Slight Play In Both Sgtraight Arm Ball Joints.

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 SOU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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