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GV04 VKW

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,596 mi
Last recorded133,596 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 133,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 126,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,282 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,562 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,737 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,526 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

rearmost front lower suspension arm bushes worn. creaking.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,155 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

rearmost front lower suspension arm bushes worn. creaking.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 67,464 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,312 miles

bonnet safety catch seized, v. difficult to open bonnet.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet safety catch seized, v. difficult to open bonnet.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,625 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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GV04 VKW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV04 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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