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DC04 LDU

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 LDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,944 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 72,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (heavily corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,383 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,580 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 26,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,873 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 LDU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

DC04 LDU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DC04 LDU safe to buy?

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