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OV04 SSZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 SSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,847 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 80,466 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,966 miles

rear roll bar fractured but not insecure

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,786 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 SSZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

OV04 SSZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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