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GU54 FWO

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 FWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 139,870 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy OSF + NSF (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 129,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,135 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 127,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 125,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,514 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 122,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,989 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

Rear wiper loose

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,270 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 96,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,172 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,314 miles

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

slight split n/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2008 50,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,071 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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GU54 FWO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU54 FWO, 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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GU54 FWO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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