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DS04 ZSV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,801 mi
Last recorded139,801 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 139,801 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 139,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 123,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 109,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front straight suspension bearing arm has slight play in the ball joint

nearside front tyre approaching 2mm

offside front straight suspension bearing arm has slight play in the ball joint

offside front tyre approaching 2mm

offside rear tyre had a cut in the tread has now been repaired at another center

rear anti roll bar bush supports are cracked (no play in the bushes)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front straight suspension bearing arm has slight play in the ball joint

nearside front tyre approaching 2mm

offside front straight suspension bearing arm has slight play in the ball joint

offside front tyre approaching 2mm

rear anti roll bar bush supports are cracked (no play in the bushes)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,100 miles

front brake pads 3-5 k left on friction material

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 ZSV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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