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FD04 EDU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,723 mi
Last recorded157,723 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 157,723 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 157,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached right arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 157,620 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front headlights hazed

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,066 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 144,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 138,833 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 138,832 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 132,076 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 127,038 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 127,038 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 121,167 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)

Pass 24 May 2014 115,712 miles
Fail 24 May 2014

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 110,175 miles

osf tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2013 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

osf tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 105,608 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 99,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 93,564 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 86,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 79,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FD04 EDU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FD04 EDU, 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 FD04 EDU registered?

FD04 EDU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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