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J23 PEE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

229,720 mi
Last recorded229,720 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 PEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 229,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 224,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 154,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 220,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 145,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 216,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 131,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (Centre stop light) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 131,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 213,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 206,156 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 206,156 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,100 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 201,176 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,893 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 195,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 189,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,243 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads and tread low on inside edges

Pass 1 Aug 2017 182,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 178,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 171,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,152 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 16 Aug 2014 50,517 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 164,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front two wiperblades leaving streak/ smear behind

Pass 17 Aug 2012 148,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 136,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,896 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 104,896 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 110,741 miles

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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J23 PEE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

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 J23 PEE, 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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J23 PEE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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