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FV04 FRN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,285 mi
Last recorded145,285 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 145,285 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 144,062 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

light corrosion throughout all suspension and braking components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,536 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout the vehicles suspension components but does not affect the overall structural rigidity

Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,998 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion throughout vehicle suspension components but does not affect overall structural rigidity

Pass 28 Jun 2022 139,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 139,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 137,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing on bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,519 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 125,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,409 miles

brake warning light on

nsf top arm rear bush

nsf tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2015 116,409 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

nsf top arm rear bush

nsf tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,099 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 94,099 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,632 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,677 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 FRN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 FRN registered?

FV04 FRN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FV04 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 FRN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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