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FV04 UPG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,439 mi
Last recorded200,439 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 200,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 200,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 185,482 miles

one stud missing on every wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2019 185,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear stop lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

one stud missing on every wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2018 180,832 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 180,831 miles

Emissions not tested engine reving up to max revs (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2017 176,488 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 172,389 miles

child seat fitted at the time test

Pass 3 Jan 2015 165,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car is wet from underneath due to the weather

Fail 3 Jan 2015 165,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car is wet from underneath due to the weather

Pass 21 Dec 2013 156,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 156,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 145,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 134,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,410 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 125,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,393 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,675 miles

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

Offside 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 UPG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

FV04 UPG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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