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DE04 NZC

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,571 mi
Last recorded207,571 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 207,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 207,463 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame corroded where lower rear arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 201,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 196,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 190,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 183,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust shield detached (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 7 Sep 2018 173,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 163,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 150,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 140,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,533 miles

Both rear discs slightly scored

Front number plate starting to delaminate and may fail future test

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,533 miles

Both rear discs slightly scored

Front number plate starting to delaminate and may fail future test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,865 miles

covers and mud making things hard to see

rear middle seatbelt link wrong side of stop

top arm bushes cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,518 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 53,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NZC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

DE04 NZC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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