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DS04 FVT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,273 mi
Last recorded175,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 175,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 175,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 157,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 157,897 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 132,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,455 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 118,455 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,747 miles

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

underside has plastic covers

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emission no reading

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,230 miles

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

rear tyres different size to the front

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,390 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 89,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,278 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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DS04 FVT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS04 FVT, 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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DS04 FVT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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