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DF04 WSE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,233 mi
Last recorded228,233 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 228,233 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Inner Edge worn

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 215,661 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 215,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 182,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 182,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inneredges205/55/16

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Jan 2015 151,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inneredges205/55/16

both rear discs corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Jan 2014 131,920 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 131,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,567 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 101,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 74,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 74,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,861 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED / CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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

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

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

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

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 WSE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey 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 DF04 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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