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FY04 XRL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,121 mi
Last recorded189,121 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 189,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 182,555 miles

Central Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Front B zone chip in window screen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,210 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front B zone chip in screen

Front Power steering pump area weeping oil

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Various corrosion underside of vehicle

Rear both rear inner tyres wearing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,233 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage weaping from pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv gaitor small split

Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,607 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose cracking

Offside Front Lower front arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2019 161,607 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose cracking

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

Offside Front Lower front arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 151,319 miles

Central exhaust box slight deterioration

Front B zone chip in screen

Offside Front front lower arm with c link , ball joint has play

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear both rear flexi hoses cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2017 143,372 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,249 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/ rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail on off side rear tyre

off side front tyre wearing inner shoulder

off side rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2016 135,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/ rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail on off side rear tyre

off side front tyre wearing inner shoulder

off side rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2015 114,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

inner edge of front tyers bit worn not bad but it may be worth having the tracking checked

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

inner edge of front tyers bit worn not bad but it may be worth having the tracking checked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,411 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,337 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,366 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 XRL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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