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FH04 VBA

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,307 mi
Last recorded99,307 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,701 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

repair to offside front wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,203 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,198 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2013 87,345 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,923 miles

airbag light on

engine mangement light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 63,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,296 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,884 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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FH04 VBA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH04 VBA, 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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FH04 VBA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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