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FAZ 2978

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,430 mi
Last recorded66,430 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 2978
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 64,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 limit applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,716 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,995 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,995 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers present at test. Front inner brake pads look low.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,897 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,105 miles

emission test only just met requirements

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emission test only just met requirements

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,439 miles

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

both rear tyres approx 75% worn

Pass 20 May 2009 43,963 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,145 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,224 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FAZ 2978 is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FAZ 2978, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAZ 2978 registered?

FAZ 2978 is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FAZ 2978 safe to buy?

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