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GL53 WNB

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,392 mi
Last recorded86,392 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,930 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SATNAV (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front HEADS LAMP FOGGY

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to .60 as per plate. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,887 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,889 miles

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

all tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,146 miles

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

nearside front passanger lower part of door has damage

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,583 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,749 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 205/55/16

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges (raised tread)205/55/16

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 205/55/16

offside rear tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 205/55/16

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,651 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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GL53 WNB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GL53 WNB, 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 GL53 WNB registered?

GL53 WNB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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