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FV04 DFA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,403 mi
Last recorded176,403 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 176,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 16 Nov 2016 176,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Dec 2015 170,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 161,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs rusty on edges

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 161,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs rusty on edges

both front brake hoses perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 153,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,820 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 136,820 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 120,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 107,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 107,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,080 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 93,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,256 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,256 miles

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,205 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,868 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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FV04 DFA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 FV04 DFA, 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 FV04 DFA registered?

FV04 DFA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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