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GD53 GMG

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,198 mi
Last recorded197,198 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 GMG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 197,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 183,831 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 183,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs poor

Pass 28 Jan 2014 170,083 miles

rear brake discs poor

rear brake pads very low

Fail 28 Jan 2014 170,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs poor

rear brake pads very low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,892 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 143,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2012 143,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 127,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 110,233 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

Fail 22 Dec 2009 110,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,897 miles

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

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

front registration plate starting to delaminate

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jan 2008 79,283 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 79,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,131 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 62,129 miles

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

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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GD53 GMG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GD53 GMG, 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 GD53 GMG registered?

GD53 GMG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is GD53 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 GMG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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