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DV04 BKN

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,173 mi
Last recorded197,173 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 197,173 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 183,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 183,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 163,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 153,912 miles

Deterioration to front upper arm bushes.

Wear to front brake discs.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 153,912 miles

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

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

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

Deterioration to front upper arm bushes.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Wear to front brake discs.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,885 miles

damage to centre rear seatbelt.

deterioration to front upper arm bushes.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,323 miles

damage to centre rear seat belt webbing.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,434 miles

pieces of metal in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 85,934 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,781 miles

damage to centre rear seat belt.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 58,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,558 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 BKN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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