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GD04 FBA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 140,191 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 140,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 140,188 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,778 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 134,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,068 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2015 125,068 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,371 miles

auxillary drive belt tensioner pully corroded and the belt slips slightly

brake warning light om

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre side wall cracked/perished

rear brake dics corroded/pitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 121,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

auxillary drive belt tensioner pully corroded and the belt slips slightly

brake warning light om

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre side wall cracked/perished

rear brake dics corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,362 miles

air bag warning light on

front brake discs worn

off side washers could do with adjusting

rear brake discs worn and slightly scored

Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

front brake discs worn

off side washers could do with adjusting

rear brake discs worn and slightly scored

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,951 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,413 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007

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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GD04 FBA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GD04 FBA, 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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GD04 FBA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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