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DC04 AUD

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,780 miles

Front and rear suspensions arm bushes wearing

Fail 18 Mar 2026 156,777 miles

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

Front and rear suspensions arm bushes wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 153,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 152,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 150,250 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ns and os: on forward most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os on rear most arms: minor cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered / fogged slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm: starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both: front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting- Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm ball joint, mcpherson strut/shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm ball joint, mcpherson strut/shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms, prescribed areas and some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet and under vehicle covers, trays and heat shields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

Fail 18 Mar 2021 148,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting- Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm ball joint, mcpherson strut/shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer suspension arm ball joint, mcpherson strut/shock attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms, prescribed areas and some components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under bonnet and under vehicle covers, trays and heat shields fitted, obscuring view to testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 146,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear: slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 19 Mar 2020 146,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.6 Reading obtained 1.09 avg. Print attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear: slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake discs discoloured: both front and os rear

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

minor damage to windscreen

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 1 Apr 2019 144,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit: 0.6. Reading obtained AVG: 1.59. Printout attached (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake discs discoloured: both front and os rear

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

minor damage to windscreen

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,501 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30-40KgF (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions just met

light corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,806 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on forward most arm: very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer section (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively <40 / 20> (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on forward most arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

light corrosion to some underbody compoents

Fail 19 Mar 2015 138,136 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring most underside components

light corrosion to some underbody compoents

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas / items

Fail 8 Apr 2013 127,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas / items

Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,435 miles

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

osr tyre outer side wall perished.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,496 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 75,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,791 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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DC04 AUD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC04 AUD, 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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DC04 AUD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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