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FP54 PHJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,627 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,807 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,536 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 92,556 miles

All four upper front suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 19 May 2017 92,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All four upper front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 27 May 2016 87,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,990 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 72,898 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 72,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,702 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 58,685 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,950 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 33,370 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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FP54 PHJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP54 PHJ, 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 FP54 PHJ registered?

FP54 PHJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is FP54 PHJ safe to buy?

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