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DG04 AZJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 135,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Upper bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All steel arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 130,256 miles

Rear both suspension bump stops broken

Fail 5 May 2023 130,254 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE LEGAL, REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both suspension bump stops broken

Pass 13 Apr 2022 125,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2021 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2020 115,462 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 115,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 101,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,229 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,764 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 AZJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue 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 AZJ, 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 AZJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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