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FV04 XBP

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,437 mi
Last recorded183,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 183,437 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 183,160 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 164,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,516 miles

all four tyres on designed wear limit and treads cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2013 119,516 miles

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

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

all four tyres on designed wear limit and treads cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,822 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 98,821 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,215 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f outer wall slight damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2009 97,215 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

o/s/f outer wall slight damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,560 miles

N/S/F tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,555 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,045 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 XBP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

FV04 XBP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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