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DE04 VUK

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,158 mi
Last recorded99,158 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,516 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed hole in front pipe holding lambda and co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 97,491 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed hole in front pipe holding lambda and co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,253 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 84,253 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe to middle clamp and middle y pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,719 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 72,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,526 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm inner bush rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top bush inner formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,358 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,441 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,993 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,572 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,949 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 3 May 2011 41,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 41,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,845 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 VUK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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