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OV04 YDE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,346 mi
Last recorded209,346 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 209,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 195,013 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 185,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 185,002 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 179,674 miles

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

O/S/R Door, child lock active

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exzhaust, outer skin deteriorated

one bulb not working on high level brake lamp.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 179,420 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R Door, child lock active

centre exzhaust, outer skin deteriorated

one bulb not working on high level brake lamp.

Pass 1 May 2012 174,257 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 174,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 163,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 163,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 155,147 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 129,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,604 miles

Front underguard tray has securing clips loose.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,137 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 YDE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

OV04 YDE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is OV04 YDE safe to buy?

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