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DC04 URM

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,325 mi
Last recorded149,325 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 URM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 149,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,533 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 112,533 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 97,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,282 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 56,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,261 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,830 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.no tyre structure showing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 35,830 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.no tyre structure showing

Fail 6 Feb 2009 25,096 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,096 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,275 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 URM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URM, 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 URM registered?

DC04 URM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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