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DS04 YPX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,958 mi
Last recorded150,958 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 147,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 144,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 144,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 140,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,867 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 123,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 103,055 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Unable to check brake pipes properly due to under trayes fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 103,055 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to check brake pipes properly due to under trayes fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,015 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 YPX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

DS04 YPX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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