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GU04 SXG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,773 mi
Last recorded178,773 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 178,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 178,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 167,982 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre inner shoulder completely bald and close to limits (4.1.E.1)

off side and near side rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 18 Oct 2017 167,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre inner shoulder completely bald and close to limits (4.1.E.1)

off side and near side rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2016 155,796 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 155,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,090 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 146,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 135,372 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 135,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 126,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,078 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safty catch stiff,lubricated.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,910 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,420 miles

both front tyres very badly worn.(2055516)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

rear number plate in poor condtion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,476 miles

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar sleeve cracked

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 SXG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

GU04 SXG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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