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OV04 USU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

348,596 mi
Last recorded348,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 348,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 348,585 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 333,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 333,994 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 317,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 302,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 287,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 266,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 255,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 243,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 243,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 234,156 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 218,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 203,148 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 203,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 187,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 168,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2011 146,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 146,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 138,917 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 130,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 116,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,045 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 USU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OV04 USU, 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 USU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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