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FD04 XRJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,303 mi
Last recorded199,303 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 199,303 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

horn starting to graunch

Fail 31 Mar 2023 199,303 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

horn starting to graunch

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected return spring popped off not allowing arm to return after park brake applied (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 189,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 189,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF AND OSF corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 182,631 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 175,259 miles

brake pad warning light on - pads ok and fluid level ok.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 175,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on - pads ok and fluid level ok.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 164,570 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 164,570 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault steering angle re-calibrated (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,053 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 10 May 2016 138,107 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 138,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 117,329 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 117,329 miles

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

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

offside rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2014 110,469 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,328 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres outer side walls cracked and perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad wear indicator light on pads seem ok

eml on

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls slightly perished

Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad wear indicator light on pads seem ok

eml on

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 49,510 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 XRJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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