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FE04 SZT

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,896 mi
Last recorded210,896 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 SZT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 210,896 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 210,896 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 196,882 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 196,881 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 187,417 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 176,555 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 176,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 164,148 miles

front and rear number plates damaged/rear poorly secured

headlamp aims on lower limits

off side front anti roll bar bushes worn

various under trays damage/loose

Fail 23 May 2018 164,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

dash warning lamp illuminated

front and rear number plates damaged/rear poorly secured

headlamp aims on lower limits

off side front anti roll bar bushes worn

various under trays damage/loose

Pass 10 May 2017 157,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight body damage n/s/f

Fail 6 May 2017 157,854 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers seized very slow and then stop (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight body damage n/s/f

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes are slightly inbalanced

slight damage around the n/s/f nothing sharp

Pass 22 Jan 2015 140,996 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 140,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

screw in offside rear tyre also getting low

undertray insicure

Pass 29 May 2014 136,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 123,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 108,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,786 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,780 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin missing (6.6.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,636 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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FE04 SZT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE04 SZT, 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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What year was FE04 SZT registered?

FE04 SZT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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