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OV04 AWJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,276 mi
Last recorded170,276 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 AWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 170,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre low on inner part of tyre tread

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 161,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,825 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

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

Pass 9 May 2013 113,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 113,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,312 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 86,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,927 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,486 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,864 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

Tyres, rear lows, fronts wearing on edges.

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 AWJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AWJ, 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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OV04 AWJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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