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DG04 XDY

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,669 mi
Last recorded139,669 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,669 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 125,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,770 miles

n/s o/s front brake flexs becoming perished

plastic trim fitted

rattle on engine possible fan belt tensioner

Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

n/s o/s front brake flexs becoming perished

plastic trim fitted

rattle on engine possible fan belt tensioner

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 110,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,231 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,379 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 99,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,302 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 74,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,405 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 XDY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

DG04 XDY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is DG04 XDY safe to buy?

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