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FX04 NPN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,684 mi
Last recorded182,684 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 NPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 182,684 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & axles rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,527 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil from a broken dipstick tube. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,559 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 163,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 145,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,408 miles

exhaust outer casing deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 129,137 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,762 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 118,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 85,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,304 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 68,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,047 miles

front number plate slight damage but does not affect legibility and is not insecure.

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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FX04 NPN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX04 NPN, 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 FX04 NPN registered?

FX04 NPN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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