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GY04 LXZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,451 mi
Last recorded215,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 215,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet catch opening device defective

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 209,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 198,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some componts

Pass 7 Mar 2018 189,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 189,303 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 177,975 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nsf and osf (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 167,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 157,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 147,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 137,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 126,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,296 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light slight condensation noted

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 73,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 73,391 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,951 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 LXZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY04 LXZ, 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 LXZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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