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GV53 WBX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,476 mi
Last recorded142,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 142,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 142,397 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front shock arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 137,662 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,098 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,540 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,332 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 71,332 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,355 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,898 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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GV53 WBX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV53 WBX, 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 GV53 WBX registered?

GV53 WBX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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