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DS04 KNU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,575 mi
Last recorded186,575 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 KNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 186,575 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 186,541 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 176,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 167,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 167,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 159,870 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 159,870 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 153,588 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 5 Sep 2012 145,557 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,656 miles

both rear brake discs corroded inner working faces..

engine, under body plastic trays fitted..

offside rear , nearside rear brakes slightly binding when turning road wheels by hand..

two child seats fitted too rear seat belts..

Fail 17 Sep 2010 134,563 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 134,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 127,181 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 127,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,920 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 111,841 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)

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 KNU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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