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OW04 VEA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,025 mi
Last recorded229,025 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 229,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 209,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 196,714 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 196,714 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 189,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 189,883 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 184,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 163,295 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 142,763 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2013 123,439 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 105,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 85,970 miles

wipers movement slow

Pass 4 May 2010 68,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 49,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,812 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 VEA 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 OW04 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

Is OW04 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 VEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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