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FT04 FKJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,874 mi
Last recorded144,874 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,874 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 144,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,750 miles

2 Rear tyres close to legal tread markers

Heavy wear and rust rear brake disc's

Nearside front tyre just legal

Rear brake pads over half worn

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre close to legal tread markers

oil leak engine, gearbox

slight wear and rust front brake disc's

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2014 117,546 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 109,147 miles

engine oil leak

mil on

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing is broken but still operates properly

Fail 7 May 2013 109,044 miles

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

engine oil leak

mil on

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing is broken but still operates properly

Pass 10 May 2012 99,038 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 99,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,123 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 85,998 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,282 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,282 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,021 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 FKJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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