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DN04 CKL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,228 mi
Last recorded168,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 CKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 168,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 166,273 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 162,229 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 154,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 145,357 miles

full underbody trays fitted NOT allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2021 141,231 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rubber exhaust hangers cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2021 141,231 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rubber exhaust hangers cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 139,673 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Pass 26 Mar 2019 135,823 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,895 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2018 128,895 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,634 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 106,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,403 miles

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

both wipers split (still clearing screen)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,273 miles

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

both wipers split (still clearing)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 84,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,844 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 CKL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN04 CKL, 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 CKL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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