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FD04 EET

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,843 mi
Last recorded139,843 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 139,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,284 miles

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

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

Various suspension bushes worn but not excessively

Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected control arm bush fitting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Various suspension bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 122,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,364 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 111,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 108,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre/Wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 99,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 88,794 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 88,794 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 25 May 2011 76,088 miles

Centre rear seatbelt missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,960 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 53,339 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 42,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2007 31,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EET is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD04 EET, 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 EET registered?

FD04 EET is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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