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GV54 SZC

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,039 mi
Last recorded95,039 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 SZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,542 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,189 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

a/c pump/coupling very noisey, advise rectification

advise new front wiper blades

autobox lazy to take up drive

both rear brake flexi hoses deteroating

both rear road wheels have minor damage

front no plate minor damage, rear no plate starting to delaminate

minor play in o/s/f lower rearmost bush

n/s/r indicator bulb fading

o/s/r lamp lens misting due to water ingress

o/s/r park brake cable outer shieth starting to split, advise new cable with new rear brake change

oil warning lamp on but oil level ok

rear dioscs poor and pads over half way.

service lamp on

temp repair on o/s/f underside fuel pipe, advise better repair as under high preasure

various mionbor engine oil leaks

various undertray damage under vehicle, some with temp fix, advise better securing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,187 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

a/c pump/coupling very noisey, advise rectification

advise new front wiper blades

autobox lazy to take up drive

both rear brake flexi hoses deteroating

both rear road wheels have minor damage

front no plate minor damage, rear no plate starting to delaminate

minor play in o/s/f lower rearmost bush

n/s/r indicator bulb fading

o/s/r lamp lens misting due to water ingress

o/s/r park brake cable outer shieth starting to split, advise new cable with new rear brake change

oil warning lamp on but oil level ok

rear dioscs poor and pads over half way.

service lamp on

temp repair on o/s/f underside fuel pipe, advise better repair as under high preasure

various mionbor engine oil leaks

various undertray damage under vehicle, some with temp fix, advise better securing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SUSPECT HEAVY GROUNDING, DAMAGE TO FUEL COOLER AND FUEL PIPES ALSO UNDERBODY COVERINGS DAMAGED

ENGINE FRONT STEADY ASSEMBLY MISSING AND BOLTS SHEARED IN SUMP

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower 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)

PLENUM CHAMBER FULL OF WATER

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

air-conditioning pump noisey and pulley looks to be deteriorating

fuel cap seal worn

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs worn and corroded

transmission very poor take up of drive

various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,994 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 17 Oct 2012 74,372 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,558 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,558 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,365 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,365 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear anti roll bar mountings cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 41,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GV54 SZC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GV54 SZC, 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 GV54 SZC registered?

GV54 SZC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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