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GN54 XWL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,224 mi
Last recorded176,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 176,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 165,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 165,179 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oily residue on engine covers

Pass 24 Jan 2020 159,024 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 159,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm, banana arm, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 144,494 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 144,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,825 miles

Lower oily residue on engine

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,219 miles

offside front cv gaitor deteriated and starting to leak grease

Fail 30 Oct 2015 93,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front cv gaitor deteriated and starting to leak grease

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 May 2012 70,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,945 miles

both rear tyre tread depths down to 2-3mm.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GN54 XWL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GN54 XWL, 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 GN54 XWL registered?

GN54 XWL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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