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2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,775 mi
Last recorded171,775 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 SUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 171,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 171,754 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 165,870 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not fully secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2019 165,870 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable not fully secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2018 154,416 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 145,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,900 miles

off side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 139,900 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

off side rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,160 miles

centre rear seat belt needs adjusting

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,768 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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FL04 SUV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,890cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL04 SUV, 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 FL04 SUV registered?

FL04 SUV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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