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DG04 AYH

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,294 mi
Last recorded188,294 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 AYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 188,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 175,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 174,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut/tear on sidewall near wheel rim (not to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively The brake pads are thinner on this wheel too. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,284 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 172,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 170,274 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 159,595 miles

Central exhaust system corroded but not leaking or insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2019 159,595 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust system corroded but not leaking or insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished due to age (not leaking or buldge)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished due to age (not leaking or buldge)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 146,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,232 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2016 140,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,173 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 133,173 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,628 miles

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

discs worn / corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

discs worn / corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,865 miles

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

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 AYH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG04 AYH, 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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What year was DG04 AYH registered?

DG04 AYH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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