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FX04 NPU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 160,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 159,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,762 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 156,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 154,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 153,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corrroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 150,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 150,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,467 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,817 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 114,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,563 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slight weep of oil

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,451 miles

n/s/f shock absorber has a very small weep of oil

Fail 14 Nov 2012 89,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber has a very small weep of oil

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,618 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.7mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,566 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

rear washer jet in.op

Fail 16 Nov 2010 65,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

rear washer jet in.op

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,124 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 16 May 2008 49,414 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 35,750 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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FX04 NPU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

FX04 NPU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is FX04 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 NPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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