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FV04 DFE

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,968 mi
Last recorded180,968 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 180,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis rail has corrosion

sill protector fitted both sides

Fail 24 May 2018 180,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis rail has corrosion

sill protector fitted both sides

Pass 25 May 2017 178,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2016 172,956 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

emissions tested no reading detected

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 172,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut on arm (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

emissions tested no reading detected

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 167,392 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plate lettering slightly miss spaced.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 166,854 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cold start indicator lamp on dash flashing on and off.

slightly misspaced lettering on front and rear number plates.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 166,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cold start indicator lamp on dash flashing on and off.

slightly misspaced lettering on front and rear number plates.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 157,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 157,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,009 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 143,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 132,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 113,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,665 miles

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

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 DFE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 FV04 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

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

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