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FC04 LYW

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,099 mi
Last recorded151,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 151,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 132,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,712 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 129,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms shocker bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 106,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,003 miles

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre (deep)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,546 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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FC04 LYW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LYW, 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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What year was FC04 LYW registered?

FC04 LYW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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