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FP04 WLW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,878 mi
Last recorded141,878 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 WLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,878 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arms (Rear support arms) inner bushes appear to be de-bonding/ splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Powersteering pump slightly noisy under normal operation (causing slight vibration through wheel when worked lock to lock, Fluid level correct in reservoir

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 141,860 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm (marked) ball joint dust cover detached and play within joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly incorrectly located within holder (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front (washer fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arms (Rear support arms) inner bushes appear to be de-bonding/ splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and inner shoulder worn (CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Powersteering pump slightly noisy under normal operation (causing slight vibration through wheel when worked lock to lock, Fluid level correct in reservoir

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 137,180 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 137,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 130,844 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,430 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,478 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,492 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,350 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 19 Apr 2011 66,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,564 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,726 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 WLW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WLW, 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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FP04 WLW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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