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FM04 HEV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 116,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 113,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 107,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 107,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,296 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,364 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 86,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 86,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 78,296 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links have split bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links have wear (2.4.G.2)

cooling system header tank leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front links have wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cooling system header tank leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,712 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 67,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,205 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 54,204 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2010 48,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,044 miles

wear on inner edge both front tyres

Fail 8 May 2007 25,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 25,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 HEV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

FM04 HEV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is FM04 HEV safe to buy?

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