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GD04 FBL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,499 mi
Last recorded185,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 FBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 185,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY CORROSION FRONT TO REAR

Pass 13 Dec 2025 182,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 174,698 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Fail 16 Sep 2024 174,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers corroded

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 25 Sep 2023 168,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 159,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 149,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 139,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 139,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,599 miles

Nearside front tyre low and outer wall scuffed

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside front tyre low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 39,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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GD04 FBL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD04 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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