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GL04 HNG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,635 mi
Last recorded208,635 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 208,635 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 280,623 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position will not open to check rear suspension (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 268,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 262,791 miles

osr tyre going out shape.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 255,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 255,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 248,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 248,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 243,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 234,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 234,875 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 225,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 213,650 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 201,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 201,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 186,046 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2010 171,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 157,769 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 156,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 127,440 miles

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

engine oil getting low noise front of engine

Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,338 miles

rear roll bar collar cracked, but not displaced.

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 HNG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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