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FD04 VSY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,346 mi
Last recorded180,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 180,346 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2026 180,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 176,250 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 173,132 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 169,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 164,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense slightly damaged.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 155,409 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster slightly damaged.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S rear flexible hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense slightly damaged.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S flexible hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 148,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lense slightly damaged.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S flexible hoses slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 137,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting bracket corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 137,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting bracket corroded.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 119,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,271 miles

engine smoky when hot within limits time of test

offside rear tyre degraded outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,267 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

engine smoky when hot within limits time of test

front brake imbalance

offside rear tyre degraded outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,244 miles

front inner brake discs poor pitted condition

nearside front tyre degraded outer wall

offside front and rear tyre degraded outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,311 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,862 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 VSY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSY, 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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FD04 VSY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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