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GJ54 SMO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,741 mi
Last recorded147,741 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 147,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn close to canvas on both edges

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

traction control light on dash

Pass 18 May 2015 132,839 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)

Fail 15 May 2015 132,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 14 May 2014 124,199 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 124,177 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2013 117,269 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 117,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,530 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 26 Jul 2011 100,131 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,412 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,101 miles

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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GJ54 SMO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ54 SMO, 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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GJ54 SMO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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