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AF04 FVK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,069 mi
Last recorded144,069 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 144,069 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust head shield loose n/s rear.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 144,069 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights cloudy. needed polishing. (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

exhaust head shield loose n/s rear.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,080 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,080 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,449 miles

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,540 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 108,327 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 90,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,958 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,085 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 54,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,237 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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AF04 FVK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AF04 FVK, 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 AF04 FVK registered?

AF04 FVK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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