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GL53 PHA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,935 mi
Last recorded173,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 173,935 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 173,624 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 171,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 170,089 miles

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2021 170,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear SUSPENSION SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2020 168,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 163,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,951 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 151,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 141,991 miles

Front headlamps are condensated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 141,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Front headlamps are condensated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most inner (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise damage to offside front wing panel area

advise engine management warning lamp is staying on indicating there is a fault

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise offside front headlamp is condensated

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 138,435 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

advise damage to offside front wing panel area

advise engine management warning lamp is staying on indicating there is a fault

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise offside front headlamp is condensated

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 131,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 131,798 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

advise engine management warning lamp is staying on indicating there is a fault

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 126,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 126,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 111,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,214 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 102,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2006 66,457 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray and under body covers fitted

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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GL53 PHA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL53 PHA, 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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GL53 PHA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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