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FA54 RHX

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,502 mi
Last recorded153,502 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 153,502 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 153,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve under car and middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve under car and middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 145,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe sleeve under car (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

both front inner pads appear to be getting close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 143,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 127,533 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 116,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 116,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 106,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,028 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,615 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,664 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 RHX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RHX, 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 RHX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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