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DN04 BBU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,567 mi
Last recorded177,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 177,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 177,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 164,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 164,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,953 miles

Oil leak ()

covers & trays fitted

covers & trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 156,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers & trays fitted

covers & trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 147,440 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 139,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 139,366 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 130,229 miles

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

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

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

Some washer jets blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,641 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs worn

Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads close to warning wires

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,420 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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DN04 BBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN04 BBU, 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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DN04 BBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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