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FY04 XNG

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,299 mi
Last recorded162,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 162,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 157,142 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 150,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 144,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 138,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,226 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,998 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 120,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,347 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2015 99,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2015 99,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,929 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,929 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,121 miles

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

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

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 XNG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNG, 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 FY04 XNG registered?

FY04 XNG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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