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FY54 VHM

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,469 mi
Last recorded120,469 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms has cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension bushes has cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 120,468 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms has cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension bushes has cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracks in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,399 miles

Front to rear under body panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 115,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracks to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracks to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front to rear under body panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,838 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,732 miles

front c links slightly perished

rear ant roll bar slightly cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front c links slightly perished

rear ant roll bar slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres 3mm and starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,015 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,239 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 37,111 miles

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

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 VHM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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