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DG04 AUV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,188 mi
Last recorded186,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 AUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 186,188 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 186,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 177,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 177,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 164,393 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 164,393 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 152,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 152,094 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 140,549 miles

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

front number plate has 3 small cracks

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil marks on engine???

rear discs have a lip on edge

rear indicators starting to flash white

Pass 10 May 2010 128,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 May 2010 128,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 117,054 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 107,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,685 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

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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DG04 AUV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG04 AUV, 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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DG04 AUV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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