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DN04 BCE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

236,599 mi
Last recorded236,599 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 236,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 228,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 228,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 219,485 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f upper , o/s/f upper and rears both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 210,196 miles

Centre Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear slight roughness

Fail 13 Sep 2016 210,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Rear slight roughness

Pass 14 Oct 2015 199,897 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 190,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 190,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 174,652 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 174,652 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 151,674 miles

offside front tyre cut outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 19 Oct 2012 151,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre cut outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2010 120,588 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 120,588 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,800 miles

Slight cracking between treads on offside rear tyre 29/06 made.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 86,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight cracking between treads on offside rear tyre 29/06 made.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,976 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,976 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 BCE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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