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L40 DPT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

234,887 mi
Last recorded234,887 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 234,887 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper All Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 225,520 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 216,008 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Rear Spring Corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 209,326 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Rear Both Spring Mounts Corroded

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

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 22 Aug 2019 201,057 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Aug 2019 201,057 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil Leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 189,301 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 179,313 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 179,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 166,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has light cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2016 166,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Missing the screen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has light cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,795 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 153,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 141,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 129,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 116,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 112,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 96,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L40 DPT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L40 DPT, 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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What year was L40 DPT registered?

L40 DPT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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