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FV54 XDN

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

223,497 mi
Last recorded223,497 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 223,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 223,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 207,035 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 188,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 173,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 164,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 159,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak , under cover fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 159,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak , under cover fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 148,349 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 148,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 115,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 235/45/17 (1.8)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 100,560 miles

TCS light on

Fail 19 Dec 2014 100,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TCS light on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 68,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,307 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 XDN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

FV54 XDN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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