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FT04 PBY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 147,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 147,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 146,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 146,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 144,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. note left hand headlamp pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. note left hand headlamp pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 139,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 137,161 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cant be opened (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,531 miles

Engine check light illuminated

Traction control light illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 131,518 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Engine check light illuminated

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

Traction control light illuminated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,001 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 26 Jun 2014 120,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,900 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 98,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres are cracked and perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,582 miles

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

rear tyres are cracked and perrished

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,551 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 83,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,881 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 PBY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PBY, 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 PBY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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