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OV04 ATU

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,272 mi
Last recorded178,272 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 ATU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 178,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 174,139 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 174,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 170,698 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 170,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 164,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,460 miles

Nearside Front tyer sur cut on side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 133,053 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,321 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 126,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 121,166 miles

osf head lamp has poor image

Fail 11 Jul 2012 121,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

osf head lamp has poor image

Fail 14 May 2012 121,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 103,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,124 miles

advise nearside frot tyre worn on iner ege

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,187 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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OV04 ATU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV04 ATU, 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 OV04 ATU registered?

OV04 ATU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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