CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG04 RFZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

194,010 mi
Last recorded194,010 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 194,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 192,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 182,637 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some front brake imbalance not deemed excessive (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2024 182,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt loose, may require a track control arm due to wear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some front brake imbalance not deemed excessive (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in windscreen

coolant level below minimum mark

Pass 13 May 2023 175,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 166,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 155,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 149,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front brake discs badly pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,384 miles

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)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,031 miles

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

both front tyres going bold on inner edges

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG04 RFZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG04 RFZ?

You can check the full history of FG04 RFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG04 RFZ registered?

FG04 RFZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FG04 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 RFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG04 RFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG04 RFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.