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FT53 FXW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,442 mi
Last recorded118,442 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 FXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,442 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 118,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 105,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 105,290 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 99,480 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 (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,416 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,284 miles

both front brake discs slightley coroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,879 miles

both front brake discs slightley pitted

both front tyres worn to 2mm

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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FT53 FXW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT53 FXW, 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 FT53 FXW registered?

FT53 FXW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is FT53 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 FXW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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