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HG04 GDJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

217,445 mi
Last recorded217,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 217,445 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front stabiliser mount perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & surface corrosion rear inner sills / underside &c.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 212,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 203,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp plug corroded / been hot

Fail 15 Jun 2022 203,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp plug corroded / been hot

Pass 17 Jun 2021 190,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 179,271 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 179,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Air con pump noisey

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 168,309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 164,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 161,690 miles

Front No. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 157,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 152,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 152,289 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 137,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 114,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 100,110 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,894 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate has some damage

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,504 miles

front number plate has two stone chips

rear bumper has damage

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,422 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slight play in outer balljoints

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front number plate cracked

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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HG04 GDJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG04 GDJ, 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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HG04 GDJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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