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FT04 PZY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,399 mi
Last recorded216,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 216,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 203,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 203,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 187,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake on limit will require repair or adjustment

Fail 17 Aug 2015 187,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake on limit will require repair or adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2014 174,170 miles

Both front shock absorbers are showing minor signs of leaking fluid.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The off side and near side front upper suspension arm rubber mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear brake discs are showing some wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 174,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both front shock absorbers are showing minor signs of leaking fluid.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The off side and near side front upper suspension arm rubber mounting bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side rear brake discs are showing some wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,608 miles

Both rear tyres are showing some wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side front upper suspension arm has a rubber mounting bush in poor condition and starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are showing signs of leaking fluid.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 143,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are showing signs of leaking fluid.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 130,810 miles

All four brake discs showing signs of some wear.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing some wear.

The offside front shocker damp.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 130,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All four brake discs showing signs of some wear.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing some wear.

The offside front shocker damp.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,702 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of wear.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,976 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn very low.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 102,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn very low.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,044 miles

both rear brake flexs starting to crack, ok at present

rear pads low, approx 85% worn, need changing soon

small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PZY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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