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FY04 PFZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,838 mi
Last recorded176,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 PFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 176,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Track Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Track Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 157,649 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,600 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 145,600 miles

Centre stop lamp not working/connected

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,495 miles

Additional centre stop lamp not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Vehicle underside muddy/dirty in places. Limited vision.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,395 miles

All tubeless valve stems slightly perished.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame & Rear suspension components. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame, N/S mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 129,393 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S & O/S/Front suspension, lower front arm, outer ball joints. (2.4.G.2)

All tubeless valve stems slightly perished.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high N/S & O/S (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame & Rear suspension components. (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame, N/S mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S/Front, lower suspension, front arm, inner bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,791 miles

Unable to test emissions, no reading

Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 108,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,109 miles

damage to undertray

movement in both front wishbone lower joints(audi state for play to be checked with jack under suspension arms,play detected becomes minimal)

tax disc not displayed correctly

vehicle covered in mud-exact condition of some components unknown

Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,109 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to undertray

movement in both front wishbone lower joints(audi state for play to be checked with jack under suspension arms,play detected becomes minimal)

nearside rear tyre 0n 1.6mm on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner raised tread

tax disc not displayed correctly

vehicle covered in mud-exact condition of some components unknown

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,949 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 61,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,753 miles

tear in off side rear tyre wall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY04 PFZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue 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 FY04 PFZ, 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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FY04 PFZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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