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GL04 VXJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,000 mi
Last recorded192,000 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 192,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 184,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 179,236 miles

engine oily

front suspension bushes top and bottom are deteriorating and have slight play

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Jul 2016 179,236 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine oily

front brake discs are poor - worn/lipped and corroded

front suspension bushes top and bottom are deteriorating and have slight play

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2015 170,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are on the limit - shoulders bald!

n/s/r tyre bald on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Jul 2015 170,540 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are on the limit - shoulders bald!

n/s/r tyre bald on outer shoulder

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 162,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 155,902 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 147,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 135,563 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

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

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

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

Unable to check n/s headlamp aim due to n/s dip beam n/w

Fail 20 Jul 2011 135,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag warning lamp on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check n/s headlamp aim due to n/s dip beam n/w

Pass 20 Jul 2010 120,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 107,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 93,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody trims fitted,unable to see steering,suspension or brakeing systems fully

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody trims fitted,unable to see steering,suspension or brakeing systems fully

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,402 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 VXJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GL04 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 VXJ registered?

GL04 VXJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2004.

Is GL04 VXJ safe to buy?

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