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FD04 GWV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,964 mi
Last recorded165,964 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 165,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 162,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 162,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 152,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 144,635 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 144,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,845 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 106,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,566 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

recomend antiroll bar droplinks are checked that are fitted corectly

Pass 16 May 2008 82,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,528 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 GWV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

FD04 GWV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is FD04 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 GWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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