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FM04 DYH

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

232,201 mi
Last recorded232,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 232,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 232,201 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 220,977 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 220,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 216,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 213,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 210,992 miles

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

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

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

offside rear pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jan 2020 210,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 204,186 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 204,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 197,884 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 197,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 190,614 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Undertray Fitted

Front Lower Under tray loose & Knocking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compared to Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Pass 25 Jan 2016 183,830 miles

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked within tread

Pass 8 Jan 2015 175,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding from o/s rear wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2013 167,188 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 167,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 160,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

limited inspection of offside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2012 160,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

limited inspection of offside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 152,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 18 Aug 2009 134,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 126,864 miles

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

one offside washjet not working/nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Fail 19 Aug 2008 126,864 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

one offside washjet not working/nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 6 Aug 2007 119,749 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

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 DYH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

FM04 DYH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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