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FY54 HDL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,927 mi
Last recorded197,927 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 197,927 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2021 187,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 186,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of two debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two bebonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of two debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 172,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 166,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex brake pipe ends starting to rust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 166,441 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex brake pipe ends starting to rust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 162,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 157,907 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 157,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 139,058 miles

Front disc's slight corrosion on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 125,747 miles

N/S/R bump stop split

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 115,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 106,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,223 miles

MIL light on

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,484 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)

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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FY54 HDL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY54 HDL, 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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FY54 HDL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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