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J44 GES

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,833 mi
Last recorded93,833 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 GES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,833 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 93,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,340 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight image poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight image poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,770 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

traction control lamp illuminated

welding repairs too cat casing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 78,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

traction control lamp illuminated

welding repairs too cat casing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,235 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,028 miles

front discs corroded inside face

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,028 miles

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

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

front discs corroded inside face

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 50,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,303 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,853 miles

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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J44 GES is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J44 GES, 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 J44 GES registered?

J44 GES is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is J44 GES safe to buy?

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