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FM04 FZW

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 102,654 miles

N/S/R + O/S/F tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 90,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,693 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.g.r valve leaking

front brake discs slight corrosion on edge of discs

front no plate damage

no damping action on boot lid

o/s/f tyre innertread parts craking

slight brake run out on front discs

slight wheel rim damage

Fail 27 Sep 2010 78,693 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.g.r valve leaking

front brake discs slight corrosion on edge of discs

front no plate damage

no damping action on boot lid

o/s/f tyre innertread parts craking

slight wheel rim damage

Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,164 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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FM04 FZW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM04 FZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM04 FZW?

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What year was FM04 FZW registered?

FM04 FZW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is FM04 FZW safe to buy?

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