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GK04 VHP

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,288 mi
Last recorded178,288 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 178,288 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 167,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

oil level sensor warning lamp illuminated - oil level okay

various areas of corrosion

various steering and or suspension bushes/ gaiters perished /cracked

Fail 21 May 2019 167,754 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

oil level sensor warning lamp illuminated - oil level okay

various areas of corrosion

various steering and or suspension bushes/ gaiters perished /cracked

Pass 30 May 2018 161,036 miles

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

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

rust around edge of rear disc outer faces and inner pads unable to see pad depth

Fail 30 May 2018 161,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

rust around edge of rear disc outer faces and inner pads unable to see pad depth

Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,142 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 148,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WEARING ON EDGE

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 119,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,484 miles

front wipers smeary and juddering

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,892 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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GK04 VHP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK04 VHP, 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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GK04 VHP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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