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GV04 BHU

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,741 mi
Last recorded146,741 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 143,204 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,253 miles

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

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished and worn

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,602 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 115,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 104,985 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,959 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,675 miles

airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

auxillary belt/similar loose in pulley area

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,488 miles

? knock front suspention

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,595 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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GV04 BHU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV04 BHU, 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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GV04 BHU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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