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GD04 VDL

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,281 mi
Last recorded134,281 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 134,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,210 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 118,204 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,459 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,849 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,706 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2010 51,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,786 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,176 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

rear brake pads starting to wear

tyre wear started on o/s/r

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 VDL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VDL, 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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What year was GD04 VDL registered?

GD04 VDL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is GD04 VDL safe to buy?

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