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GJ54 SXN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,029 mi
Last recorded152,029 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,029 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 139,629 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 139,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 135,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens dull (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides of car (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 132,863 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 May 2017 132,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside Front LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,658 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shck absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box and flexi pipe badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 119,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,478 miles

rear and front brake discs scored on inner faces

Fail 13 Mar 2013 116,477 miles

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

rear and front brake discs scored on inner faces

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,364 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 92,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,754 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,752 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Brake wear indicator on

Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake wear indicator on

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,213 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)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 SXN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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