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FY54 KGV

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,832 mi
Last recorded133,832 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 133,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,368 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 130,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,899 miles

Front both tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 123,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALMOST on limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Buckle on belt is wrong side of plastic pin in webbing (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALMOST on limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,144 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,144 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid partially blocked (8.2.3)

coolant level very low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,076 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner tyre wall splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,447 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 79,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,545 miles

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,544 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,124 miles

auto gearbox warning lights flashing/possible fault

both rear brakes binding slightly

reverse lights inop

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,873 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,806 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,806 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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FY54 KGV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY54 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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