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ML54 FCX

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,003 mi
Last recorded215,003 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 215,003 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 215,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 207,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 193,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm ... Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm ... Iinner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 193,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm ... Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm ... Iinner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 171,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 171,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 141,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,059 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,435 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,414 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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ML54 FCX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML54 FCX, 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 ML54 FCX registered?

ML54 FCX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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