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OV04 SWN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,576 mi
Last recorded198,576 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 198,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 183,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 183,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 177,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 173,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 161,399 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,040 miles

outer sill covers fitted and under trays obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,385 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 9 Apr 2014 123,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,044 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,587 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 SWN 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 77.8%.

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 SWN, 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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OV04 SWN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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