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FX04 XYP

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,694 mi
Last recorded165,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 165,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper rear arm bush split

Offside Front Upper front arm bush split

Offside Front Upper right arm bush split / deteriorated

Offside Front bump stop broken up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked / split

Fail 20 Jan 2023 165,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper rear arm bush split

Offside Front Upper front arm bush split

Offside Front Upper right arm bush split / deteriorated

Offside Front bump stop broken up

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked / split

Pass 16 Dec 2021 165,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides rubber perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 163,655 miles

front suspension lower rear curved arm bushes split/have play

front upper suspension arm bushes split/perished

nearside rear tyre cracked /stepped

offside inner cv boot perished

Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front brakes have overheated

front suspension lower rear curved arm bushes split/have play

front upper suspension arm bushes split/perished

nearside rear tyre cracked /stepped

Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top rear arm inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 161,524 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top rear arm inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,222 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre on 2mm and cracked

offside front tyre on 2.5mm and cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2017 155,641 miles

EML on dash

both rear brake hoses lightly cracked ], nearside rear light twist in hose

rear inner brake pads 95%

Pass 7 Dec 2016 152,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 148,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 145,113 miles

rear inner pads approx 80% worn

small leak from neaside outer cv boot clip

suspension arm bushes cracking/split

Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,603 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

slight leak from nearside outer cv boot

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,603 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

slight leak from nearside outer cv boot

Pass 21 Jan 2013 134,436 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check seat belt

rear tyres starting to step on tread pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2012 128,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Dec 2010 121,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Dec 2010 121,178 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 110,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns washer jet (left side jet) not working

Pass 11 Jul 2008 86,002 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 May 2007 60,477 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 XYP 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 72.7%.

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 FX04 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

FX04 XYP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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