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DC04 DDX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

389,134 mi
Last recorded389,134 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 389,134 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 374,662 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 374,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 360,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 360,261 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 342,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 342,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear inner cv boots split

coolant leak

mil on

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 307,848 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 307,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,263 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s headlamp dull

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,263 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

n/s headlamp dull

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 230,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 230,016 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 176,837 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 176,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,349 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 114,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,614 miles

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

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

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 DDX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DC04 DDX, 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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What year was DC04 DDX registered?

DC04 DDX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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