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GY04 JBU

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 JBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 108,563 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 108,563 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 108,350 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 108,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,010 miles

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

bonnet catch/cable faulty

Pass 4 May 2022 107,450 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 107,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,423 miles

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

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

head lights discolloured

Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,511 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,886 miles

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

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undershield fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,886 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

undershield fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,562 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,423 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,423 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,475 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 84,797 miles

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

passenger front bump stop is breaking up

Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,721 miles

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)

drivers front tyre is wearing on inner edge

passenger front bump stop is breaking up

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 76,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,081 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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GY04 JBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GY04 JBU, 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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GY04 JBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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