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GY04 VCF

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,157 mi
Last recorded106,157 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,157 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 106,156 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,122 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,854 miles

rear brake pads are low

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,854 miles

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

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

rear brake pads are low

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 68,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear anti roll bar corroded at collars

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,284 miles

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

Both rear tyre stepped inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2010 61,235 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre stepped inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,775 miles

lots of small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,775 miles

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

lots of small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cut + scuffed on side wall (outer)

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 VCF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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