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BL04 GXM

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,260 mi
Last recorded174,260 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 174,260 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 174,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s rear and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 168,885 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Part of rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,466 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Part of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front upper arm bush's (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 159,466 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Part of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front upper arm bush's (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 152,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack inner knuckle has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly bald on inside edge

Nearside Steering rack damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 152,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack inner knuckle has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly bald on inside edge

Nearside Steering rack damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 145,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 128,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,978 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges and bulging slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,508 miles

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,752 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 96,608 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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BL04 GXM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL04 GXM, 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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BL04 GXM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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