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DOB 1A

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,736 mi
Last recorded49,736 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 1A
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 49,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 41,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,713 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

middle silencer slowing sign of exhaust leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,071 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,457 miles

rear anti roll bar stops cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers split and starting to smeart

rear anti roll bar stops cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,057 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,657 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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DOB 1A is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DOB 1A, 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 DOB 1A registered?

DOB 1A is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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