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FY54 SFU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,140 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak light on ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The exhaust system rear silencer is corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The exhaust system rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,760 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,037 miles

Both front tyres are worn low in the centre of the tread.

Both rear coil springs are showing signs of corrosion

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,418 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,928 miles

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

The offside front tyre showing wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

The offside front tyre showing wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,612 miles

The near side front upper suspension arm has a mounting bush in poor condition and starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,589 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 46,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,105 miles

The nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,702 miles

both rear indicator bulbs beginning to fade

rear tyre tread depths n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm

Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,914 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 SFU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SFU, 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 FY54 SFU registered?

FY54 SFU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is FY54 SFU safe to buy?

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