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GJ04 WRL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,070 mi
Last recorded187,070 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 187,070 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs are corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp is dim but works ok

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear spring mounting areas are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front and rear subframes are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 187,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs are corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp is dim but works ok

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear spring mounting areas are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front and rear subframes are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 184,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 176,453 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 176,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,238 miles

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

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front casing corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 154,129 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 143,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,925 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 135,925 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,729 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 55,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,632 miles

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

Offside 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 WRL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 GJ04 WRL, 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 WRL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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