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GY04 YEL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 138,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 131,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 124,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,288 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,825 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 105,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,255 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,327 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,327 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,400 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YEL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YEL, 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 GY04 YEL registered?

GY04 YEL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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