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DF04 GYS

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,005 mi
Last recorded188,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 188,005 miles

Offside Front wing corroded but not dangerous

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

tailgate corroded but not dangerous

Pass 13 Jan 2022 180,678 miles

slight surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2022 180,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,509 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 162,681 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis, nearside and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators, also worn on inner edge step tread detected

rear sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 24 Jun 2017 162,403 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis, nearside and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators, also worn on inner edge step tread detected

rear sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 15 Jun 2016 151,509 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

nearside rear tyre getting worn close to wear indicators

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 15 Jun 2016 151,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

nearside rear tyre getting worn close to wear indicators

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 12 Jun 2015 144,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 144,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 139,424 miles

Damage To Windscreen Inside Zone 'A', But Does Not Affect Drivers View.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 139,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Damage To Windscreen Inside Zone 'A', But Does Not Affect Drivers View.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 129,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,706 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 118,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,948 miles

Offside Mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,560 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,547 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)

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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DF04 GYS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF04 GYS, 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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DF04 GYS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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