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GJ54 SXM

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,276 mi
Last recorded204,276 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 SXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 204,276 miles

Coolant leak from nearside of engine ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front light scoring on windscreen

Offside Rear tail light has condensation

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

both rear wheels have had welding repairs

both sills corroded and crushed

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

exhaust corroded

oil level low

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Fail 7 Mar 2023 204,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak from nearside of engine ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front light scoring on windscreen

Offside Rear tail light has condensation

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

both rear wheels have had welding repairs

both sills corroded and crushed

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

exhaust corroded

oil level low

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

Pass 18 Feb 2022 200,107 miles

Coolant leak rear of cylinder head area ()

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear wheels repaired by welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front light scoring on windscreen

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault

water ingress both rear lamps

Fail 17 Feb 2022 200,104 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rear of cylinder head area ()

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear wheels repaired by welding (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front light scoring on windscreen

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

water ingress both rear lamps

Pass 1 Mar 2021 196,767 miles

Front both wings corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inop

slight oil leak

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished front and rear

Fail 16 Feb 2021 196,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both lower shock absorber arm bushes worn

Front both wings corroded

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inop

slight oil leak

various suspension components corroded and bushes perished front and rear

Pass 12 Feb 2020 195,197 miles

both front arches corroded

front anti roll bar link rods slightly worn

offside front wiper has slight split

sub frame corroded

various bushes slightly perished

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 193,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front brake has slight bind

front arches corroded but no sharp edges

oil leak

various suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2018 191,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 191,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 189,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension arm has slight wear in bush (rear arm )

Offside Rear brake pad retaining spring not fitted correctly

Oil leak various leaks around engine ()

engine management light on

rear anti roll bard bushes have slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2015 186,072 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 186,072 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 181,238 miles

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

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

o,s,r tyre cracked on inner side wall

oil leak from engine.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 172,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 161,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr wheel has been welded

play in rackends

Fail 25 Oct 2011 150,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr wheel has been welded

play in rackends

Pass 28 Oct 2010 143,278 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 143,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 196,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 146,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,156 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SXM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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