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FA04 ZTU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,349 mi
Last recorded194,349 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ZTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 194,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 194,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 183,119 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 183,119 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 174,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,412 miles

Front Both upper control arm bushes have cracks in rubber and slight play

Offside Front Shocker has surface corrosion

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 167,412 miles

Front Both upper control arm bushes have cracks in rubber and slight play

Offside Front Shocker has surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 160,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 154,033 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 147,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake hose deteriorating

offside rear brake hose deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,568 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake hose starting to perish

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Fail 12 Feb 2015 125,568 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake hose starting to perish

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 109,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 59,877 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 59,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA04 ZTU, 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 FA04 ZTU registered?

FA04 ZTU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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