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FC04 LCL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 LCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 155,329 miles

Both rear tyres low in tread

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 149,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front & o/s rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,194 miles

Both front headlamp units worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre low in tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,024 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 106,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 95,401 miles

Both front inner discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 84,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 84,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,336 miles

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

front discs have a small rust ring on edges

Pass 14 May 2009 60,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 56,746 miles

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

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

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

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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FC04 LCL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FC04 LCL, 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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FC04 LCL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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