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DG04 AXZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,472 mi
Last recorded206,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 AXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 206,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in driver seat runners

Pass 9 Jan 2019 201,802 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 201,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 196,620 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 196,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 191,068 miles

Nearside Front Bodywork slightly damaged!

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 184,397 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW AND HAS LARGE CRACK IN FRONT OF COOLANT RESORVOIR - ADVISE REPLACE

DRIVERSW DOOR HANDLE OUTER COVER MISSING

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES AND WERE FLAT WE HAVE REINFLATED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 184,397 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW AND HAS LARGE CRACK IN FRONT OF COOLANT RESORVOIR - ADVISE REPLACE

DRIVERSW DOOR HANDLE OUTER COVER MISSING

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES AND WERE FLAT WE HAVE REINFLATED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 177,920 miles

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

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

drivers seat wobbles but secure enough for test - recommend looking into problem

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 May 2013 169,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant header tank split and may be leaking

drivers seat wobbles but still considered to be secure

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Apr 2012 158,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant header tank appears to be split and leaking slightly

drivers seat wobbles but still considered to be secure

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,563 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 146,563 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,640 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 127,637 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,024 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 AXZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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