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DA04 SZD

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 125,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not unbuckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,165 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 122,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 117,801 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 117,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 111,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Dip stick tube missing unknown amount of oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Due to hidden behind radio fascia (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil sensor warning

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering angle light on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,479 miles

Front front bumper damaged but not going to fall off or cause damage.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case split in two. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,479 miles

Emissions not tested oil level high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front front bumper damaged but not going to fall off or cause damage.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case split in two. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,771 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Flickering (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Flickering (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,893 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,893 miles

Electrical wiring insecure headlamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged & offside (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high & offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned & nearside hanging in engine bay (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged & offside (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,901 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 66,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 64,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,038 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,629 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,083 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 SZD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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