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MB04 FSX

2004 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

212,296 mi
Last recorded212,296 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 212,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 212,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2017 204,356 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 204,356 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose x3 (4.2.A.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 193,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 180,342 miles

o/s/f/tyre cut in inside wall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 180,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f/tyre cut in inside wall

Fail 9 Aug 2013 169,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Aug 2013 169,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2012 164,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

white smoke emitted during accelaration

Pass 30 Apr 2011 151,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 151,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 128,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 128,970 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,815 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 90,786 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,526 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 FSX is a 2004 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MB04 FSX, 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 FSX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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