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DC04 UFU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,836 mi
Last recorded200,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 200,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear light cluster damaged but has no sharp edges

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but has no sharp edges

warning light indicated oil sensor failure

Fail 25 Jul 2018 200,836 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dipstick casing broken,whole engine covered up in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the shoulders

Offside Front wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear light cluster damaged but has no sharp edges

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged but has no sharp edges

warning light indicated oil sensor failure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 186,451 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting and tread depth on legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2017 186,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting and tread depth on legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 169,832 miles

both front wheel bearing noisey

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

oil level sensor warning light on

service light on

Fail 14 Jul 2016 169,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wheel bearing noisey

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

oil level sensor warning light on

rear brake discs worn

service light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 155,498 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings appear noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 124,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 107,066 miles

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

some insecurity rear number plate

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,911 miles

bad coolant leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,910 miles

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

bad coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,456 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,794 miles

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

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)

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 UFU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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