MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bolt missing so not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front and rear tyres are different sizes
general corrosion to floorpan subframes and suspension mounting brackets etc
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake insecure caliper carrier lower bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust loose
unable to check steering and suspension fully
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame and coil springs getting rusty
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play Pedal creeping to floor (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame and coil springs getting rusty
Coolant leak ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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FA04 ZHW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FA04 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2004.
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