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FV53 WFK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

355,384 mi
Last recorded355,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 355,384 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 345,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 333,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 320,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 309,538 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 303,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 295,307 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 274,026 miles

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 Jan 2018 256,738 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 239,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 220,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 201,154 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 183,286 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 183,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 164,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,127 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,273 miles

outer plastic sill skins fitted not allowing full sill inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2010 111,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,716 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,716 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,611 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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FV53 WFK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

FV53 WFK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FV53 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 WFK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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