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FY04 VUT

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VUT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 151,349 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 151,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,077 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 143,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,919 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,720 miles

Both nearside tyres with worn edges (inner and outer)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre unchecked

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front suspension, lower rear arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 131,720 miles

Both nearside tyres with worn edges (inner and outer)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Spare tyre unchecked

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front suspension, lower rear arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to offside front wing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing. 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to offside front wing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,058 miles

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,900 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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FY04 VUT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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