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GP04 HXK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,876 mi
Last recorded171,876 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 HXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 171,876 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2020 171,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2019 166,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shockabsorber lower bush n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2019 166,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shockabsorber lower bush n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2018 157,888 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 149,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 148,954 miles

Emissions not tested ex/smoke at purge (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 142,118 miles

ALL brake discs pitting

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)

Rear no plate (ckd)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 142,118 miles

ALL brake discs pitting

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

Rear no plate (ckd)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 125,066 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 125,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs pitting/worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 116,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,349 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,106 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 83,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GP04 HXK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP04 HXK, 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 GP04 HXK registered?

GP04 HXK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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