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DL04 SXG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,735 mi
Last recorded221,735 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 221,735 miles

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 221,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose retaining bolt missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2017 221,719 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 205,662 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 10 May 2016 205,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 May 2015 190,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 190,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 189,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise

Pass 7 May 2014 168,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 154,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 135,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 118,669 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,619 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,226 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 SXG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL04 SXG, 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 DL04 SXG registered?

DL04 SXG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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