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GU04 SXJ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,552 mi
Last recorded171,552 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 171,552 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 168,434 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 168,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,073 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 162,071 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 160,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 160,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 155,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 149,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2015 149,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 144,671 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

off side front lower front suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

off side mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2014 144,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant level low

engine has oil leaks

off side front lower front suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

off side mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 135,436 miles

brake fluid level getting low

damage to lower casing of offside mirror

front inner brake pads getting low and discs wearing

major oil leaks on engine

offside front, front lower arm has slight lift in a ball joint

oil level on minimum

rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2013 135,436 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake fluid level getting low

damage to lower casing of offside mirror

front inner brake pads getting low and discs wearing

major oil leaks on engine

offside front, front lower arm has slight lift in a ball joint

oil level on minimum

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,319 miles

engine has a substantial oil leak

near side rear seat belt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Fail 13 Jun 2012 127,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a substantial oil leak

near side rear seat belt not checked due to fitment of child seat

Pass 11 May 2011 118,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 107,542 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 97,536 miles

Light scratching to windscreen

N/S/R Tyre inner edge of tread is stepped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,536 miles

Light scratching to windscreen

N/S/R Tyre inner edge of tread is stepped.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting sleeves badly cracked and broken.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,756 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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 SXJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SXJ, 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 GU04 SXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU04 SXJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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