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DV04 FDY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,016 mi
Last recorded140,016 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 136,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 133,632 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge of it's tread, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 133,632 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Both missing [HUD Headlamps Fitted]. (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Automatic headlamp levelling device inoperative. [HUD Headlamps Fitted] (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear-most suspension arm. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Action is too slow. (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge of it's tread, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,729 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 23,737 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,353 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FDY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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