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GJ04 RFF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,071 mi
Last recorded195,071 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 RFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 195,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 195,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 189,878 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes worn . perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged and poor condition ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 189,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components bush worn so that shock bolt is wearing through lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower bushes worn . perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged and poor condition ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 1 Nov 2021 183,605 miles

driver seat belt buckle stiff

front bumper lower spoiler loose

nearside front shock leaking oil slightly

nearside front upper back arm ball joint has slight play

offside front inner drive shaft cv boot worn

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear direction indicator sightly discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2020 176,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

slight scratch damage to windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2020 176,465 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

slight scratch damage to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2019 163,542 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2019 163,530 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2018 159,190 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 25 Apr 2018 159,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,429 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link pin bush.

3. Engine oil leak.

4. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

5. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

6. Slight damage to front number plate.

7. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,386 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 137,034 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,573 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,569 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 118,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 118,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 112,260 miles

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

engine coolant leak from header tank area.

Pass 10 May 2010 98,680 miles

heavy engine coolant leak from rad filler tank.

Pass 8 May 2009 87,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,413 miles

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

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 RFF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel 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 GJ04 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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