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FC04 VFA

2004 Audi A4

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,073 mi
Last recorded121,073 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,073 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Head light deteriorated only just has a pattern for the MOT

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside head light bulb refitted to get a pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle was fitted with engine and under covers at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,844 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 71,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,689 miles

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,309 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,248 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

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 VFA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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