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FD54 MSY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,853 mi
Last recorded186,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 MSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 186,853 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 179,448 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

gearbox rear mount is perished and allowing movement

oil leak around engine (o/s)

smell of fuel but no apparent leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 169,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 161,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 157,048 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 156,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 149,780 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 149,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 127,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 98,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,517 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 82,517 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 MSY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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