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OW04 VEL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 151,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 143,798 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 143,798 miles

Undertray likely to become detached Both front lower covers loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 165,723 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 135,677 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,530 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 130,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 121,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,857 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 82,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEL 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 73.9%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

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