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DV04 FJA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both sides exhaust heat shields deteriorated

under side vehicle / sub frames and suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear most / suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear most / suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both sides exhaust heat shields deteriorated

under side vehicle / sub frames and suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arm mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arm mount (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken

general heavy corrosion of all suspension parts

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arm mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arm mount (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken

general heavy corrosion of all suspension parts

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre jointing sleeve corroded but not blowing

general heavy corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,922 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket corroding

front discs lightly corroded

o/s/f tyre edged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,351 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,502 miles

front tyres starting to edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

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 FJA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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