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DE04 VUM

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,048 miles

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 perishing on inner side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,048 miles

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 perishing on inner side wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 123,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,365 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 114,351 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

front wipers streaking

o/s/r brake slight binding

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 104,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet condistion

very slight knocking from steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,534 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet condistion

very slight knocking from steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,973 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,680 miles

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)

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,792 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 52,235 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 VUM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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