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FT04 CVE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,386 mi
Last recorded206,386 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 206,386 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 206,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 190,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,891 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 179,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 172,902 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing to edges

Fail 19 Aug 2019 172,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing to edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 163,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,085 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,867 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention very soon (3.5.1g)

only one number plate light works

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,679 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat unable to check seat belt

Condensation in off side rear light cluster

Middle exhaust box corroded & rusty

Near side & off side front upper suspension arm rubber bushes perished

Near side & off side rear upper trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,933 miles

Cracks along inner sidewall of the nearside rear tyre at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE = 235/45ZR17 97Y XL.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 111,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cracks along inner sidewall of the nearside rear tyre at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Screw in outer shoulder of the offside rear tyre at time of test.

TYRE SIZE = 235/45ZR17 97Y XL.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,189 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,222 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,222 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,505 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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FT04 CVE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FT04 CVE, 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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FT04 CVE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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