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FM04 VSU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,534 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,307 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,547 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,547 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,206 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,648 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 43,648 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 May 2007 29,666 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 29,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) 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 VSU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

FM04 VSU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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