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DC04 JVA

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 JVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,622 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 114,619 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 113,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 110,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high adjusted to requirements (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high too high adjusted to requirements (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 107,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 107,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 105,288 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,868 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,868 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 95,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,510 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 74,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,861 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 487,603 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 JVA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DC04 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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