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J29 GOV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 82,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,227 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,575 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth on legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,898 miles

rear brake discs to small for last part of pad face

Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,307 miles

all brake discs rusted due to lack of use?

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge and just passed test

Pass 24 May 2012 61,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2012 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,341 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,341 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,619 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 42,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 36,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,755 miles

fuel light on

under body covers fitted

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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J29 GOV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J29 GOV, 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 J29 GOV registered?

J29 GOV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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