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FC04 UCU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,850 mi
Last recorded238,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2026 238,850 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 228,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 215,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 215,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 199,844 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 199,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 184,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 172,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake lever travel on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2020 171,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

handbrake lever travel on limit

Pass 16 Sep 2019 166,014 miles

engine cover and plastic under trays fitted

rear brake hoses perished

some travel on handbrake lever

Fail 16 Sep 2019 166,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and plastic under trays fitted

rear brake hoses perished

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Sep 2018 158,630 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel on limit

rear brake hoses perished

rear tyres slightly perished

some damage to engine undertray

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 153,072 miles

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

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

engine undertray damaged and insecure.

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,910 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY PART DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 146,909 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ENGINE UNDERTRAY PART DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 140,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,950 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 125,950 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,877 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,877 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 94,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2012 94,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 24,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FC04 UCU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FC04 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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