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DV04 BKK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,113 mi
Last recorded168,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 168,113 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 May 2017 393,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 364,673 miles

wrong size spare wheel (17 inch dia)

Fail 12 May 2016 364,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 354,055 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Jan 2016 354,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

drivers seat has slight play

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 325,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 300,896 miles

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

rear roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2013 234,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 193,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2012 193,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2011 157,265 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre split on sidewall

o/s/r tyre down to 1.8mm

Pass 20 May 2010 101,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyre outer walls damaged

o/s/f tyre iner wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords.recommend replacement

Fail 4 Jun 2009 95,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyre outer walls damaged

o/s/f tyre iner wall cut but not deep enough to reach cords.recommend replacement

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,476 miles

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,476 miles

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,651 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly weaping fluid.

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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DV04 BKK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DV04 BKK, 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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DV04 BKK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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