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V16 ARG

2004 Audi Convertible

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi Convertible67,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 ARG
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2024 57,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 56,991 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 56,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,916 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 56,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,166 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,966 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 41,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,528 miles

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

o/s/r tyre secondary cut outer edge 2mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,022 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly in tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,045 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,254 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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V16 ARG is a 2004 Audi Convertible in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,312 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V16 ARG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Audi Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V16 ARG registered?

V16 ARG is a 2004 Audi Convertible, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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