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GJ04 BXN

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,975 mi
Last recorded157,975 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 BXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 157,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low

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

Pass 28 May 2019 149,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 149,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 133,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

parking brake has slight travel

under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2/3 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

parking brake has slight travel

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 116,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,478 miles

205/65/16H

BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONTMOST T.C ARMS HAVE LIST IN BALL JOINTS

FRONT TYRES 3MM, REARS LOSING SHAPE AND PERRISHED ON SIDEWALLS, ADVISE X4 TYRES

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR POOR, CORRODED, COLLARS SPLITTING AND STARTING TO WALK

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 78,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

205/65/16H

BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONTMOST T.C ARMS HAVE LIST IN BALL JOINTS

FRONT TYRES 3MM, REARS LOSING SHAPE AND PERRISHED ON SIDEWALLS, ADVISE X4 TYRES

FRONT UNDERTRAY SPLIT ON O/S/R AND DROPPED, ADVISE TEMP FIX ON SERVICE

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR POOR, CORRODED, COLLARS SPLITTING AND STARTING TO WALK

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

some water in scuttle, advise check of drain bung

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 61,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

tyre size 205/55 r16 91w

Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front tyres wearing edges and treads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,654 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing edges and treads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,769 miles

both front lower frontmost t.c arm ball joints have minor lift

rear no. plate starting to deterorate

rear pads approx 2/3 worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,798 miles

advise good hard drive up motorway to clear soot

advise new wiper blades

front pads 3/4 worn on o/s, n/s 2/3 worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,420 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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GJ04 BXN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ04 BXN, 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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GJ04 BXN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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