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GF04 VRL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 145,232 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 139,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,253 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 130,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour headlamp is blue (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Caused by puncture repair on shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,247 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective osf and nsf clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses,osr and nsr are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle has covers over floor and components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre badly worn and perished on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre badly worn and perished on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,742 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,155 miles

oil leak poss from gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,975 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 92,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 88,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,635 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,012 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 64,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VRL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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