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BG04 GZM

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,469 mi
Last recorded214,469 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 214,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 214,469 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 204,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 182,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f head lamp broken but not insecure

n/s/f head lamp pattern and aim correct but light is slightly dim

Fail 20 Mar 2017 182,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f head lamp broken but not insecure

n/s/f head lamp pattern and aim correct but light is slightly dim

Pass 7 Mar 2016 170,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2015 161,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2014 156,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2014 156,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 146,166 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 142,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,258 miles

front disc badly deteriorated

rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 125,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,038 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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BG04 GZM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BG04 GZM, 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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BG04 GZM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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