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MB04 FKN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,035 mi
Last recorded199,035 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 199,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 196,988 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 196,988 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 194,252 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 194,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 192,117 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 192,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 190,496 miles

Advise handbrake only just reached requirements

Fail 20 Nov 2020 190,463 miles

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

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

Advise handbrake only just reached requirements

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 188,841 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nsf drop link debonding

rear indicators fading (water in both rear lights)

stone chip zone a

Pass 4 Jun 2018 157,973 miles

evidence of rodents under bonnet

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

front tyres wearing on edge

rear anti roll bar securing collar cracked

rear indicators fading

rib belt and tensioner noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,422 miles

both front drop links debonding

noise from front of engine

osf rear top arm inner bush debonding

splits in all four top arms

stone chips in zone a

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,422 miles

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

both front drop links debonding

noise from front of engine

osf rear top arm inner bush debonding

splits in all four top arms

stone chips in zone a

Pass 31 May 2016 118,555 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to owners processions on rear seats

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 96,944 miles

All front upper suspension arms rubber bushs deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn intermittantly not working

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear tyre edge wear

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 96,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

All front upper suspension arms rubber bushs deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn intermittantly not working

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear tyre edge wear

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low ==slight splits in top arms== osf top arm (rear) starting to debond

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,187 miles

BRAKE FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW==ENG/FLOOR COVERS==FR BRAKE INBALANCE

Pass 17 Jan 2011 3,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 3,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,336 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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MB04 FKN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MB04 FKN, 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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MB04 FKN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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