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FB04 FUP

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,906 mi
Last recorded150,906 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FUP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 150,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60,VIN (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords xpos (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake hose,may case damage on brake test (1.2.1 (g))

ABS light on dash was on start of test,then swiched itself off

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 147,468 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 147,335 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 141,466 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 141,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

after market gas discharge lighting fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

front under tray insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2016 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

after market gas discharge lighting fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

front under tray insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,035 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,907 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,470 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,470 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres worn out on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,635 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,521 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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FB04 FUP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FB04 FUP, 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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FB04 FUP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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