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GY04 USJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,900 mi
Last recorded130,900 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 120,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,843 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 114,090 miles

nearside front fog lamp smashed

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 114,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front fog lamp smashed

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,158 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,983 miles

one of two side light bulbs in both rear light cluster not working

washer jets aim low

Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

one of two side light bulbs in both rear light cluster not working

washer jets aim low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,414 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 81,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seat insecure - not clipped in properly

Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seat insecure - not clipped in properly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,597 miles

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

both offside tyres are on 3mm tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,130 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 USJ 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 58.8%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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