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FG04 FML

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FML
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,268 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 100,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and o/s/r brake is hanging on slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,985 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,984 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,430 miles

Inner surfaces of rear brake disc's are going rusty.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inside edges.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,460 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing uneven

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,460 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing uneven

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,513 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,868 miles

Both front tyres are close to legal limit and worn badly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,775 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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FG04 FML is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG04 FML, 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 FG04 FML registered?

FG04 FML is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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