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FE04 YXK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,065 mi
Last recorded179,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 YXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 179,065 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front top bushes detioriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 166,966 miles

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

extensive undertrays fitted

rear brake hoses detioriated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 166,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

extensive undertrays fitted

rear brake hoses detioriated

Pass 10 May 2017 152,144 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 140,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2015 125,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 125,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn & corroded on inner faces

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 95,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,143 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,580 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,020 miles

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

oil leak from rocker cover gaskets

rear anti roll bar rubber collar slight split

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 YXK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE04 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

FE04 YXK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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