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FV53 TOH

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,420 mi
Last recorded182,420 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 TOH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 182,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 160,203 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 160,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 148,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 142,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,957 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 122,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,983 miles

Chips in windscreen

Large sticker in center of windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front headlight , beam image/pattern dim

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes slightly binding and brake discs corroded/lipped around edges

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,535 miles

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

Nearside front headlight dip beam light output dull

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,602 miles

Chips in windscreen.

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

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

Rear antiroll bar slightly corroded and bushes slightly worn

STRONG ADVICE: TREAD DEPTH ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES BELOW 1.6MM

Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Chips in windscreen.

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

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

Rear antiroll bar slightly corroded and bushes slightly worn

STRONG ADVICE: TREAD DEPTH ON EDGES OF FRONT TYRES BELOW 1.6MM

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,218 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,048 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 55,045 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Part of underbody,chassis,steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,not accessible or covered in.

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,283 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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FV53 TOH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV53 TOH, 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 FV53 TOH registered?

FV53 TOH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 TOH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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