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AF04 VKB

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,793 mi
Last recorded138,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,793 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Both rear tyres delaminating on treads and sidewalls

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner upper (2.4.G.2)

Timing belt?

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,693 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on dash

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

rear upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 24 Feb 2014 104,071 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres bald on inner edges

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake discs slightly corroded and rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,661 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn / corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,088 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,638 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,893 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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AF04 VKB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF04 VKB, 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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AF04 VKB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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