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CA04 FHY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,531 mi
Last recorded142,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,531 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 142,519 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front under tray fitted

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 138,783 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 127,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 127,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 95,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,848 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 44,002 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 35,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,121 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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CA04 FHY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA04 FHY, 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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CA04 FHY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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