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AF04 GXS

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 160,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,401 miles

water leak and oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2018 141,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear has 3 nails

water leak and oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer tail light - wrong wattage bulb

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both - buckle's/outer case's broken (5.2.2a)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (2354517) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control/bottom ball joint - split (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer tail light - wrong wattage bulb

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both - buckle's/outer case's broken (5.2.2a)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (2354517) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,918 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all four tyres starting to tear on sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,419 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all four tyres starting to tear on sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 90,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine tick over to high for vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,008 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,995 miles

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)

coolant leaking from engine bay area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AF04 GXS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF04 GXS, 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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AF04 GXS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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