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EJ54 FGU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,754 mi
Last recorded231,754 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 231,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 216,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

engine and gearbox oil leaks

most bushes on front suspension perishing

Fail 9 May 2022 216,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front head light dim

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear side light dim

Offside Rear number plate light not working

engine and gearbox oil leaks

most bushes on front suspension perishing

Pass 15 May 2021 193,998 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2021 193,998 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 183,874 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 183,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

secondary bonnet retaining device faulty

Pass 18 May 2019 168,040 miles

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

OBD socket insecure by throttle pedal

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 29 May 2018 151,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

small crack in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2017 132,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 2x Nails in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 125,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,969 miles

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,158 miles

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,

STRONG ADVISE REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING,IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,158 miles

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STRONG ADVISE REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING,IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,194 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 91,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,353 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,000 miles

front registration plate shows damage.

undershield fitted.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front registration plate shows damage.

undershield fitted.

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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EJ54 FGU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ54 FGU, 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 EJ54 FGU registered?

EJ54 FGU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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