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FG54 FTN

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,398 mi
Last recorded142,398 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2021 142,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,126 miles

Offside Front tyre mishaped

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,126 miles

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

Offside Front tyre mishaped

Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,334 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,025 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 111,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,739 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 58,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,665 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 48,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,644 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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FG54 FTN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG54 FTN, 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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FG54 FTN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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