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BN04 GWE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,119 mi
Last recorded206,119 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 GWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 206,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2017 198,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 189,735 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Mar 2016 189,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 183,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 183,177 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 175,926 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Mar 2014 175,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 170,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 162,055 miles

both rear shockabsorber dirt tubes adrift

Fail 13 Mar 2012 162,055 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber dirt tubes adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2011 146,406 miles

both rear shockabsorber sleeves loose

near side front tyre worn low

slight weep off side front shockabsorber

Fail 14 Mar 2011 146,406 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber sleeves loose

near side front tyre worn low

slight weep off side front shockabsorber

Pass 22 Mar 2010 127,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,157 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,701 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm wear bars.

Very slight lift in o/s and n/s front (front) ball joints.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,764 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN04 GWE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN04 GWE, 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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BN04 GWE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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