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GL53 ZZW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 137,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 137,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 130,107 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM SLIGHTLY DOWN ON POWER (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHED/SPLITTING - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 130,106 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken LOWER COIL BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER CONTROL ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM SLIGHTLY DOWN ON POWER (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHED/SPLITTING - ONLY JUST PASSED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 122,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISC OUTER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 122,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISC OUTER FACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,043 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,620 miles

advise water pump/bearing noise front end of engine.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,441 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,666 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 ZZW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

GL53 ZZW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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