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FM04 DKY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,936 mi
Last recorded94,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,899 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 94,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,685 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 91,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 91,606 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,588 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2016 77,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 77,937 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,085 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,992 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 59,612 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 59,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,602 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FM04 DKY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM04 DKY, 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 FM04 DKY registered?

FM04 DKY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is FM04 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 DKY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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