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FV54 MHK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,061 mi
Last recorded169,061 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 169,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 164,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 156,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 148,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,982 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - REQUIRED SOON - ( BOTH ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 133,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 133,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2014 128,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,425 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,628 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,546 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 48,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,727 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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FV54 MHK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV54 MHK, 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 FV54 MHK registered?

FV54 MHK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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