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FD04 XYP

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,883 mi
Last recorded158,883 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,883 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in central part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away and loose on shock absorber

Fail 4 Nov 2022 158,883 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing/wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in central part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop broken away and loose on shock absorber

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,056 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked, all lamps function and no white light showing to rear

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose on shock absorber

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 139,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Reducing light output and no visible beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly reduced light output but beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked, all lamps function and no white light showing to rear

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose on shock absorber

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,315 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing slightly reduced light output but beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing slightly reduced light output but beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 120,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing slightly reduced light output but beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Causing slightly reduced light output but beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 112,158 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre cracking slightly around tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper rear arm inner bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front upper rear arm inner bush seperating from casing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Offside front tyre cracking slightly around tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn off on edge but remaining Tyre tread above 1.6mm

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn off on edges but remaining Tyre tread above 1.6mm

Fail 24 Apr 2017 103,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn off on edge but remaining Tyre tread above 1.6mm

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn off on edges but remaining Tyre tread above 1.6mm

Pass 20 May 2016 98,141 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 98,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,429 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,077 miles

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall

slight roughness in pas on tickover

Pass 24 May 2013 71,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 65,225 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 65,225 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,409 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate slight damage

offside washer poor operation

Pass 10 May 2010 55,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,380 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 XYP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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