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FM04 HDU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,291 mi
Last recorded156,291 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 156,291 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 138,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 133,346 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 133,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides 2x (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,443 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,179 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on outer edge and perishing

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and perishing

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,710 miles

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre wall [not to cords]

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,295 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 4 May 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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FM04 HDU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HDU, 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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FM04 HDU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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