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FR04 GKE

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,328 mi
Last recorded209,328 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 209,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 209,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 190,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 184,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 176,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake just passed on performance

Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,934 miles

Offside handbrake only just reached requirment

Fail 22 Jan 2016 165,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside handbrake only just reached requirment

Pass 27 Jan 2015 161,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 153,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 143,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 143,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 131,487 miles

engine fault light is on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 131,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine fault light is on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,501 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,877 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,782 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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FR04 GKE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FR04 GKE, 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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FR04 GKE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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