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GL04 PLJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,006 mi
Last recorded231,006 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 231,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 225,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 225,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 219,966 miles

All shockabsorbers have slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Jul 2017 219,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All shockabsorbers have slight misting of oil

Pass 1 Jul 2016 214,060 miles

A/C pump noisey

all shocks damp

Pass 3 Jul 2015 207,495 miles

both front and off side rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 201,495 miles

near side rear brake binding

Fail 11 Jul 2014 201,495 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear brake binding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 192,051 miles

Engine noisey

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Jul 2013 192,051 miles

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

Engine noisey

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 171,686 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 171,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Jul 2011 152,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 133,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 114,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,747 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PLJ 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 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 GL04 PLJ, 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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What year was GL04 PLJ registered?

GL04 PLJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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