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N40 FAT

2004 Audi A4

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,394 mi
Last recorded142,394 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 FAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 142,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 142,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 141,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 140,631 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 140,631 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,945 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Reverse light

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 137,935 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Reverse light

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 134,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,519 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split leaking oil (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,090 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,632 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2014 89,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,215 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,622 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,671 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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N40 FAT is a 2004 Audi A4 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N40 FAT, 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 N40 FAT registered?

N40 FAT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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The MOT history for N40 FAT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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