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FV04 FSE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,028 mi
Last recorded214,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 214,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 214,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 213,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 201,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 172,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 152,972 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 152,972 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,153 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre scrub on outer shoulders are both just encroaching into the critical central bands

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,574 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade too long...catching screen rubber

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,611 miles

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

slight kink in n/s wiper blade..advise

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,458 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 FSE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

FV04 FSE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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