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FF04 AEU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,691 mi
Last recorded135,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,691 miles

Front lower suspension arms lift in ball joints

Front tyres on legal limit

Front upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Nearside track rod end play

Rear springs slight corrosion

rear brake hoses splitting

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2018 135,691 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

Front lower suspension arms lift in ball joints

Front upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Nearside track rod end play

Rear springs slight corrosion

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

rear brake hoses splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s tyre wrong size (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,708 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/r light unit loose

strong advice n/s/f track rod ball joint play started

strong advice o/s/r tyre inner edge very worn and wearing started on n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,413 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,837 miles

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,647 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 120,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 108,918 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,215 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 88,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,013 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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FF04 AEU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FF04 AEU, 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 FF04 AEU registered?

FF04 AEU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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