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DE04 VCC

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,787 mi
Last recorded120,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 120,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 120,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,010 miles

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

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just met minimum efficency

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,001 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2019 112,001 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall has a slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

no reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,971 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,957 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 95,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,263 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,263 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,324 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,385 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,379 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,745 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,762 miles

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

airbag light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray damaged

light smearing on o/s/f wiper blade

o/s/r handbrake cable not fully returning (1mm)

slight crack on front no plate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,254 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pad warning light is on dash

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 VCC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE04 VCC, 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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DE04 VCC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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