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DS04 FWF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,402 mi
Last recorded142,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,402 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

offside and nearside antiroll bar links starting to perish

offside and nearside upper wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 30 Jun 2016 142,402 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside antiroll bar links starting to perish

offside and nearside upper wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2015 131,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

hazard switch sticky

Fail 9 Apr 2014 121,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in poor condition

n/s under floor cover in very poor damaged condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in poor condition

n/s under floor cover in very poor damaged condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 112,467 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 108,820 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked.

N/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight condensation in both rear lights.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres age cracked.

N/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight condensation in both rear lights.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 87,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,558 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

ear anti roll bar collars split

Fail 8 May 2008 57,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

ear anti roll bar collars split

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2007 45,176 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)

damage to n/s rear of vehicle

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 FWF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS04 FWF, 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 DS04 FWF registered?

DS04 FWF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is DS04 FWF safe to buy?

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