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GY04 YPP

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,003 mi
Last recorded96,003 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 96,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat. ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm, outer ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective Not inflated. ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light intermittently working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,402 miles

Center box outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Center box outer skin corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,190 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 19 Apr 2018 69,262 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 65,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,885 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,884 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All four tyres perished

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 51,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,400 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,792 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 22,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 YPP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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