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FA54 AUD

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 150,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 148,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2017 148,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2017 148,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,177 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 145,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 139,311 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,966 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 119,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,665 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,608 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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FA54 AUD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA54 AUD, 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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FA54 AUD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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