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DG04 AVU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,522 mi
Last recorded190,522 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 190,522 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under body and components covered in under seal

Fail 11 Feb 2020 190,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 179,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 166,013 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 166,013 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 162,229 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 162,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,293 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 142,270 miles

O/S/F Rack gator advise repair

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 142,270 miles

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

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

O/S/F Rack gator advise repair

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 101,630 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,191 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 92,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,009 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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DG04 AVU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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