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FP04 USX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

287,107 mi
Last recorded287,107 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 USX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 287,107 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 287,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 264,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all front upper arm inner bushes are splitting/de-bonding

oil leaks present

Fail 5 Apr 2016 263,996 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all front upper arm inner bushes are splitting/de-bonding

oil leaks present

Pass 7 Apr 2015 240,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 240,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 215,973 miles

general wear and tear on front suspension bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2014 215,972 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

general wear and tear on front suspension bushes

Pass 2 May 2013 192,895 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 4 May 2012 166,844 miles

both front tyres showing wear

o/s/r and rear centre seatbelts not examined as child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 139,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2011 139,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 112,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,831 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2008 81,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 81,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 67,286 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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FP04 USX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP04 USX, 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 FP04 USX registered?

FP04 USX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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