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LO04 FZS

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,686 mi
Last recorded223,686 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 FZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 223,686 miles

front antiroll bar links are perished

Pass 3 Jul 2019 221,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 220,113 miles

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

suspension bushes perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 220,113 miles

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

engine management light on

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 208,739 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 208,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2016 189,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 179,498 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)

both front tyres are very worn on outside and inside edges, urgent replacement required

Pass 11 Aug 2014 174,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 167,967 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 167,967 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 158,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 158,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 149,520 miles

air bag light on

some wear on both front discs

Fail 22 Aug 2011 149,517 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

some wear on both front discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 141,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs some wear

n/s/r tyre uneven tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in walls

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 127,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 115,922 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LO04 FZS 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 70%.

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 LO04 FZS, 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 LO04 FZS registered?

LO04 FZS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2004.

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