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DG04 EGC

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

206,205 mi
Last recorded206,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 206,205 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 189,500 miles

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

Offside headlamp poor output

Fail 13 Sep 2022 189,445 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 183,704 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 183,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 183,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 181,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 157,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,548 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers shrouds adrift

Fail 24 Nov 2020 146,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers shrouds adrift

Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,923 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,479 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 118,462 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,024 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,083 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,549 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,608 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,042 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear center seat belt buckle on wrong side of the buckle stop

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,198 miles

rear center seat belt buckle on wrong side of the buckle stop

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,722 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 EGC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EGC, 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 EGC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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