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A8 FDK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 112,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 95,186 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat-shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 90,422 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heat-shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condtion (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very rusty & poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty & poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty & poor condition (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very rusty & poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty & poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty & poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,034 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,034 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 70,222 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 70,218 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,700 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 26,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A8 FDK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 FDK, 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 A8 FDK registered?

A8 FDK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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