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DG04 XEL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,712 mi
Last recorded114,712 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 114,712 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 114,643 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and all suspension arms heavily corroded

slight cracking to all four tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,733 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake hoses perished

Fail 6 Aug 2018 113,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded alround

Front brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,480 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2017 113,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake discs corroded

Front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,736 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake has slight brake bind

Offside rear outer position lamp look incorrect

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 111,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake has slight brake bind

Offside rear outer position lamp look incorrect

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,028 miles

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

both handbrake levers off the stops

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,786 miles

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

lower covers

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear on edges

rear discs wearing

sill covers

small chips in screen

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

lower covers

o/s/r tyre just starting to wear on edges

rear discs wearing

sill covers

small chips in screen

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,677 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 XEL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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