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GR04 SXY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,981 mi
Last recorded154,981 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 SXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 154,981 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front damage to wing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 154,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front damage to wing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 151,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and outer side wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged but covered with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 148,240 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r & n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,332 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s + n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all damaged on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 140,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,554 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 117,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,229 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 110,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,525 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,525 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,089 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,520 miles

STRONG ADVISE recommend repair to the following item, wear and play in n/s/f tie rod ball joint/rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,921 miles

Nearside 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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GR04 SXY 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 68.2%.

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 GR04 SXY, 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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GR04 SXY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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