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GL04 XGB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 115,866 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 115,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 109,966 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 24 Apr 2017 109,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 zeta (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,594 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,260 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side rear tyre cracking in tread, small cuts in tread and wearing close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,003 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,003 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,564 miles

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,596 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2007 42,107 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XGB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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