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FX54 XTV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 XTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,218 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 105,215 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f drop link separating from mounting bush

slight blow on exhaust, unable to see it but can her it

unable to see rear coil springs

Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f drop link separating from mounting bush

slight blow on exhaust, unable to see it but can her it

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 91,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,189 miles

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

engine undertray cracked in various places

front brake discs corroded & slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

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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FX54 XTV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX54 XTV, 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 FX54 XTV registered?

FX54 XTV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is FX54 XTV safe to buy?

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