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FY04 VUX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,009 mi
Last recorded125,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VUX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,259 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,574 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 114,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,372 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,370 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 100,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,132 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,783 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,774 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2013 77,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,357 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,608 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,883 miles

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

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

offside rear anti roll bar sleeve cracked not resulting in any play

Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear anti roll bar sleeve cracked not resulting in any play

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,889 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 VUX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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