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GP04 HXR

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,553 mi
Last recorded171,553 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 171,553 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 171,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 169,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 167,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 167,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,981 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 164,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 164,002 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 164,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 160,891 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seeping out still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 160,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seeping out still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 157,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 152,033 miles

Battery is insecure but not likely to fall.

Both Front door windows wont operate.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and is leaking slightly. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 152,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Battery is insecure but not likely to fall.

Both Front door windows wont operate.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and is leaking slightly. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 144,053 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 144,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 126,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 123,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 118,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 118,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 114,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 109,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 104,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 100,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 81,946 miles

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

rear discs pitted and corroded.

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 HXR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

GP04 HXR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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