MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under body has slight surface rust/sill coveres and under trays fitted
Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s on to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s on to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear n/s and o/s bump stops wearing
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi pipe to rear calliper in poor condition. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Flexi pipe to calliper poor condition. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim repaird.
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front slight play inner steering arms both sides
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil on minimum
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet pull stiff
front number plate damaged
offside front tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet pull stiff
front number plate damaged
offside front tyre on 3mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
nearside number lamp damaged
temporary repair number plate lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked
nearside number lamp damaged
temporary repair number plate lamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside wiper slightly smearing
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper slightly smearing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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DE04 VDZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2004.
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