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FA54 PRV

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 308,611 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 308,611 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with foot brake (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 294,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 265,213 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION N/S/F BRAKE DISC, N/S/F SHOCKER DAMP, SLIGHT PLAY N/A/F BRG, SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER REAR ARM.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 234,848 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 14 Sep 2013 234,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 15 Sep 2012 208,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 177,937 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 177,784 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 152,979 miles

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

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

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

nearside anti roll bar bracket potentially dangerous

Fail 9 Sep 2010 152,822 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside anti roll bar bracket potentially dangerous

Pass 12 Sep 2009 131,920 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 131,913 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,002 miles

all underside of car has covers

Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,724 miles

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

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

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 PRV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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