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FH04 YAX

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

255,054 mi
Last recorded255,054 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 255,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 247,991 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 247,991 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 237,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 223,415 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 210,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 210,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 198,321 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 198,321 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 188,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 174,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 160,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 149,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,760 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 137,760 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 118,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 118,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,942 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Aug 2007 65,601 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 YAX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH04 YAX, 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 FH04 YAX registered?

FH04 YAX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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