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AF04 VUD

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,461 mi
Last recorded241,461 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 241,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

air pipe missing (air filter)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 228,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 218,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole rear mounting area ( yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 218,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole rear mounting area ( yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 208,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Apr 2016 208,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Apr 2015 198,349 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 198,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 189,485 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 189,485 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 181,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 171,568 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 161,470 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 147,208 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 147,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 117,488 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,590 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 VUD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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