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2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

209,346 mi
Last recorded209,346 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 3K
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 209,346 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s &n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 202,137 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 202,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield inscure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 195,665 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 195,654 miles

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

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 189,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 189,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 185,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 185,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 180,233 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 180,203 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 177,376 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 177,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 171,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 171,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 164,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2017 157,618 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 157,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 151,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 151,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 144,799 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 144,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low and eng oil

Pass 21 May 2014 134,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 134,183 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 121,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 121,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,691 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 74,510 miles

nearside front tyre worn just within mot limit

Fail 23 May 2009 66,882 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 39,074 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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DAY 3K is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DAY 3K, 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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DAY 3K is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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