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FV04 NFK

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

268,604 mi
Last recorded268,604 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 268,604 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s/f wing covered in tape

tested in wet conditions

under body surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 267,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight output poor

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

varuios oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2022 241,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 241,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 228,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general suspension/under-body corrosion on rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2020 216,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back cannot be latched in the upright position. not effecting seat belt anchorage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 216,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut top cracked (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear seat back cannot be latched in the upright position. not effecting seat belt anchorage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 193,699 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2019 193,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2018 177,434 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 177,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 162,717 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 162,717 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 150,330 miles

corrosion to chassis (rear)

Pass 26 May 2015 139,530 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)

both anti roll bar links front slight play

Fail 19 May 2015 139,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

both anti roll bar links front slight play

Pass 13 May 2014 129,671 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 129,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2013 120,655 miles

aux belt tensioner noisy and weak

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 12 May 2012 112,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 103,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 95,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 77,467 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)

Pass 14 May 2007 58,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NFK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NFK, 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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FV04 NFK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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