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MK04 GXE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

175,411 mi
Last recorded175,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 GXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 175,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 175,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 172,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 172,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 169,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 169,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 166,001 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 163,878 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 161,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 161,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front iner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 159,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 155,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 150,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 146,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 101,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,400 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,609 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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MK04 GXE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MK04 GXE, 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 MK04 GXE registered?

MK04 GXE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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