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DF52 DAD

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 157,026 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 156,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,532 miles

power steering heavy in action but working

Fail 18 Feb 2017 152,455 miles

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

power steering heavy in action but working

Pass 27 Feb 2016 148,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 142,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 132,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 89,655 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,366 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,087 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,571 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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DF52 DAD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF52 DAD, 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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DF52 DAD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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