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FA04 VZF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,500 mi
Last recorded223,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 223,500 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 223,136 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s front unable to adjust (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s rear inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s front (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s front (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 213,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 213,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 201,394 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 201,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 190,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 176,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 153,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 115,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,979 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 78,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,827 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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FA04 VZF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA04 VZF, 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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FA04 VZF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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