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FG04 VVD

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,190 mi
Last recorded188,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 188,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

TOO WET

Pass 11 Jan 2020 177,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,624 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 159,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light is illuminated

oil around under-side of engine no leaks detected

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,596 miles

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

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 11 Sep 2015 131,855 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 131,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,278 miles

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn near wearbands

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,967 miles

engine light on

front headlights are HID no washer/wiper fitted for headlights.advise after 31/12/2011 this will become an mot fail

nearside front tyre on min legal limit of 1.6mm advise replacement

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,207 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 77,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,363 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 31,397 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VVD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG04 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

FG04 VVD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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