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FD54 MTF

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,870 mi
Last recorded173,870 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 MTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 173,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 170,518 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 163,936 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 163,936 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,632 miles

mil light on

Pass 10 Oct 2020 145,527 miles

Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mil light on at times

Pass 10 Oct 2019 138,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber

Pass 7 Oct 2017 115,604 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 100,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise geometry check n adjustment

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,937 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 77,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,347 miles

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

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

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 MTF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD54 MTF, 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 MTF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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