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DE04 EXH

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,646 mi
Last recorded71,646 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 EXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,005 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 55,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,688 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,156 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,094 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,827 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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DE04 EXH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE04 EXH, 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 DE04 EXH registered?

DE04 EXH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is DE04 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 EXH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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