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DA04 SZT

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,564 mi
Last recorded153,564 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 153,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield unsecure

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 150,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield unsecure

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,821 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 144,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 143,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,204 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,497 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,527 miles

Rear anti-roll bar in poor condition

Rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear anti-roll bar in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,483 miles

rear roll bar and bushes in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,213 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,026 miles

rear anti roll bar collar cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,393 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 SZT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA04 SZT registered?

DA04 SZT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is DA04 SZT safe to buy?

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