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FG04 RFN

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,209 mi
Last recorded156,209 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 RFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight bind when turning

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lamp (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 156,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight bind when turning

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lamp (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 148,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers park poorly

Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers park poorly

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,716 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 130,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 126,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,681 miles

Coolant leak

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

OSR tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

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

OSR tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,313 miles

Airbag warning light on

Brake pad warning light on

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

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 98,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Airbag warning light on

Brake pad warning light on

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning lamp "ON"

child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,762 miles

Airbag Warning Light On

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,983 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 42,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FG04 RFN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RFN, 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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FG04 RFN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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