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GD04 VDN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,805 mi
Last recorded170,805 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 170,805 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 158,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,319 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,202 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tread depth close to lower limit, outer edges worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,928 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

child seats

Fail 11 Nov 2015 137,926 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

child seats

Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 122,412 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 118,169 miles

n/s/f tyre getting lpw

Fail 14 Jul 2012 118,169 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting lpw

Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 98,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 85,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 85,948 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 74,380 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 74,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,640 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 VDN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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