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DF04 VXN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,992 mi
Last recorded127,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 125,246 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,713 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriated

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2020 119,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust centre box deteriated

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 104,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2017 104,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door handle (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear has damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 86,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 86,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 81,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,889 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,388 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 61,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,385 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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,576 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 VXN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc 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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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