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FH04 YGL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 137,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 137,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,316 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 135,316 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 133,324 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cv boots damp around clips

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,685 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,668 miles

both front top suspension arms starting to split

both rear brake fles starting to rust and perish

front brake discs starting to pit

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 109,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2017 101,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint to the rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,108 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 52,590 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 47,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 40,905 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 40,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,822 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,714 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low

front brake pads worn low

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 YGL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

FH04 YGL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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