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GF04 DOA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 DOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,058 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,231 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 156,230 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 155,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 155,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,985 miles

all 4 tyres on vehicle are under inflated causing wear on inner side walls.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated can not be tested due to brake bind. (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres on vehicle are under inflated causing wear on inner side walls.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,296 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn both sides

Front upper wishbone bushes worn and split both sides

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear plastic cover missing from seat belt buckle

Fail 21 Mar 2017 147,283 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front anti roll bar bushes worn both sides

Front upper wishbone bushes worn and split both sides

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Nearside Rear plastic cover missing from seat belt buckle

Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,287 miles

Front registration plate poorly secure

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate poorly secure

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 116,091 miles

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

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

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

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

various front suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,732 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,732 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,152 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,479 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GF04 DOA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GF04 DOA, 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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GF04 DOA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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