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OW04 VDL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,337 mi
Last recorded194,337 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 194,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 189,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 176,211 miles

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

all coil springs covered by covers

Pass 28 Mar 2023 169,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 147,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 128,317 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 128,317 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 128,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 114,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,222 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 93,222 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,147 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,915 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,858 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 VDL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OW04 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

OW04 VDL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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