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MT04 GWL

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,749 mi
Last recorded147,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 147,749 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 134,002 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2018 133,894 miles

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

All discs worn.

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 121,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,168 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 98,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 96,090 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,681 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,822 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 56,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,843 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 37,843 miles

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

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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MT04 GWL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MT04 GWL, 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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MT04 GWL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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