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OW04 VDD

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,087 mi
Last recorded178,087 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 VDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 178,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 162,570 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 162,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 154,025 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 154,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 144,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,207 miles

Front WASHERS POOR

Offside Rear STOP LAMP DIM

Fail 16 Jun 2016 133,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions not tested ENGINE RAN AWAY DURING PURGE ! too much smoke (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front WASHERS POOR

Offside Rear STOP LAMP DIM

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,054 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 127,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,829 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,872 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,869 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,060 miles

exhaust emissions are a borderline pass, advise attention.

windscreen contains an area of minor scuffing, may be possible to polish out, adv attn.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED

OSR LAMP UNIT CRACKED AND BROKEN

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE SLIGHTLY

osf+nsf top arm bushers cracking slightly

rear shock absorbers slight mist

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,188 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED

OSR LAMP UNIT CRACKED AND BROKEN

REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE SLIGHTLY

osf+nsf top arm bushers cracking slightly

rear shock absorbers slight mist

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 74,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 8,753 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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OW04 VDD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OW04 VDD, 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 OW04 VDD registered?

OW04 VDD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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