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DC04 FJF

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,643 mi
Last recorded167,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 FJF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 167,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 129,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,886 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,403 miles

All front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Interior mirror loose on ball joint but not insecure

Nearside Tail light unit loose

Noise from engine area

Fail 25 Sep 2017 109,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Interior mirror loose on ball joint but not insecure

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

Nearside Tail light unit loose

Noise from engine area

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,476 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,776 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 87,450 miles

EML on

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 87,450 miles

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

EML on

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blades operate slowly when turned on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,522 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 FJF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

DC04 FJF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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