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DF04 VKD

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,903 mi
Last recorded197,903 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 197,903 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both near side front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both off side front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under shield / sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

near side rear shock shroud detached

Pass 26 Aug 2015 172,833 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 172,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 145,590 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre wall perished

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen but not in swept area

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen but not in swept area

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,738 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,643 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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DF04 VKD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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