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FD04 EXA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 154,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 147,809 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine covers & Sill covers fitted

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape, worn close to limit and has slight damage to sidewall

O/S/F upper rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid level low

Brake fluid level low

Engine covers & Sill covers fitted

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape, worn close to limit and has slight damage to sidewall

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit

O/S/F upper rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Traction control light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 136,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,071 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 113,399 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 113,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,611 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 93,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery terminals loose

bonnet catch stiff

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front slight damage

##strong advise### nearside front headlight main beam aim to dazzle

Fail 30 Dec 2011 93,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery terminals loose

bonnet catch stiff

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre damaged

offside front slight damage

##strong advise### nearside front headlight main beam aim to dazzle

Pass 31 Dec 2010 87,168 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 31 Dec 2010 87,168 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2009 77,926 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 68,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,116 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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FD04 EXA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD04 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

FD04 EXA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is FD04 EXA safe to buy?

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