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J33 DUF

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 152,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 147,689 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses and rubber deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to o/s/f arch

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 147,688 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses and rubber deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to o/s/f arch

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,267 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight blow from center exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight blow from center exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,096 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 118,095 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 112,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,210 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,690 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 26 Mar 2009 50,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,992 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,322 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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J33 DUF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J33 DUF, 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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J33 DUF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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