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GD04 FCF

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,824 mi
Last recorded159,824 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 FCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 159,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s/f shock absorber has low damping effect bouncing (5.3.2 (d))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil weaps leaks on engine

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f anti roll bar lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f anti roll bar lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on edges of treads

both rear tyres cracking on edges of treads

n/s and o/s front brake discs wearing uneven corroding on faces

n/s front upper front and rear inner track control arm bushes cracking deteriorating

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

o/s front upper front and rear inner track control arm bushes cracking deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,693 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 155,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 152,848 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 152,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,611 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 142,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 136,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 136,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,234 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,346 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,140 miles

FRONT WIPERS BEGINING TO SMEAR THE SCREEN

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

HEADLIGHT ECU IS INSECURE AT FRONT OF VEHICLE

NOISE FROM PULLEY END AT FRONT OF ENGINE

Pass 21 May 2009 65,020 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

damage to offside wing/bumper

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 54,529 miles

subframe cracked

tyres worn all round

Pass 4 May 2007 34,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 FCF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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