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DY04 AYM

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

172,402 mi
Last recorded172,402 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 172,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 166,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 166,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 160,390 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,869 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 154,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 147,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

under cover loose

Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,767 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2018 142,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover loose

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 139,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 130,949 miles

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 130,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut&bolt to suspension arm (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 122,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 110,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to offside rear bumper areas

advise damage to offside rear light cluster

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,954 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to offside rear bumper areas

advise damage to offside rear light cluster

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,543 miles

O.S wing miror case slightly damaged/ insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,637 miles

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

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,443 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,746 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 38,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY04 AYM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DY04 AYM, 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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DY04 AYM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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