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DL04 DWG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 159,970 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 157,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 153,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 146,616 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 139,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,027 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2016 128,027 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,902 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall minor surface cuts

Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

offside rear tyre inner wall minor surface cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,140 miles

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

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

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

due to a undercarraige plastic trim across the the floors I was unable to check the condition of some brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,065 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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DL04 DWG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL04 DWG, 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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DL04 DWG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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