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GL04 XGW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 101,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 96,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front of front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 96,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front of front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,200 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 88,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning light {on}

inner edge of the front tyres showing part worn.

power steering fluid level on {min)??

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning light {on}

inner edge of the front tyres showing part worn.

power steering fluid level on {min)??

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,780 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

floor pan covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,629 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing small cracks to tread channels

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,631 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres showing very small cracks in the tread channels

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,978 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,973 miles

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

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 XGW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 XGW, 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 XGW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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