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GM04 DFN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,044 mi
Last recorded243,044 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 243,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 243,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 212,850 miles

NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DISTORED.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

OFF SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 212,849 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DISTORED.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

OFF SIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 190,550 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 190,549 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 164,988 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 164,988 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,415 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 118,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 72,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,783 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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GM04 DFN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GM04 DFN, 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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GM04 DFN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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