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GL04 EWG

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,487 mi
Last recorded190,487 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 190,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 190,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 183,821 miles

Brake squeal.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 183,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake squeal.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 178,670 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 173,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt covered by seat cover

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 167,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 167,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 158,529 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,557 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 29 Jun 2013 118,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 16 Jun 2011 74,431 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,116 miles

offside Obligatory mirror damaged,but not affecting the rear view

Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside Obligatory mirror damaged,but not affecting the rear view

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,874 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,699 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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GL04 EWG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL04 EWG, 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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GL04 EWG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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