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FD54 MFK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 MFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency 16% minimum pass

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2019 86,719 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2019 86,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2018 83,145 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,205 miles

1.5 litres oil added to engine

new brake pads fitted to front ..not lubed..brake discs heavy wear

slight water leakage round header tank to pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,205 miles

1.5 litres oil added to engine

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine fuel treatment added and road tested (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high both adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement cleaned and freed off (3.5.1k)

new brake pads fitted to front ..not lubed..brake discs heavy wear

slight water leakage round header tank to pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on indicating fault

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,385 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,547 miles

Front brake disc lipped.

Mil light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre sidewall inner and outer badly deteriated.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 44,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc lipped.

Mil light on.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall inner and outer badly deteriated.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag and engine management light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,429 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag and engine management light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,918 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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FD54 MFK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD54 MFK, 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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FD54 MFK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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