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N9 GBN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,505 mi
Last recorded180,505 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 GBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 180,505 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 180,505 miles

Emissions not tested emmisions not checked water pump failed on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

test not completed due to water pump

Pass 22 Mar 2021 177,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 22 Mar 2021 177,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 28 Mar 2020 176,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 176,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 173,053 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch cover detached,

Oil leak,

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension Lowering kit fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 26 Feb 2019 172,974 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and Rear plate wrong size (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm fitment, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items.

Engine oil leak,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Lowering kit fitted unable to test some testable items,

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch cover detached,

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 167,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 160,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 151,825 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 151,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 146,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 141,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 136,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,749 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 131,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 120,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r outer sidelamp inop

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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N9 GBN 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 69.6%.

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 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 N9 GBN, 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 N9 GBN registered?

N9 GBN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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