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FG04 XWM

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,220 miles

235/40r18

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner both sides small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

park brake efficiency 19%

under body panels fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 124,219 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

235/40r18

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner both sides small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

park brake efficiency 19%

under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,865 miles

235/40r18

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

park brake efficiency 18%

under body panels fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 116,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracks (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracks (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

235/40r18

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

park brake efficiency 18%

under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,202 miles

235/40r18

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on and miss fire

under body panels fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

235/40r18

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on and miss fire

under body panels fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,479 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,159 miles

235/40zr18

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,159 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

235/40zr18

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,994 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing from offside headlamp

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 62,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,195 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,224 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,224 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 XWM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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