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GD53 HPA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 132,342 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

passenger side windscreen slight crack

Fail 22 Apr 2017 132,342 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

passenger side windscreen slight crack

Fail 18 Apr 2017 132,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

gamage all over the body

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

nearside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,174 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 92,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 82,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 77,445 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,440 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 39,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,760 miles

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 HPA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPA, 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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GD53 HPA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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