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GU04 SXB

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,611 mi
Last recorded196,611 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 196,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 189,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 188,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 182,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

wear to both front tyres on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2019 182,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 170,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 159,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 150,166 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

large plastic panels fitted had to check

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

belt noise

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 128,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 120,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,830 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2010 105,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,667 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 86,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,794 miles

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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GU04 SXB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU04 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 SXB registered?

GU04 SXB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is GU04 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 SXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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