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DF04 ULR

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ULR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 151,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 150,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under cover prevents view of some components

Fail 6 Nov 2019 150,105 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,980 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 136,980 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 127,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 127,908 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 187,311 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 187,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,325 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,325 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,014 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,764 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/s/front tyre has nail in sidewall & is punctured.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,658 miles

N/s/front tyre has nail in sidewall & is punctured.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,752 miles

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

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

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 ULR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 ULR, 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 ULR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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