2004 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · ST04 GXD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate re-test failures. The most recent inspection on 4 September 2023 at 133,982 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just three days prior at nearly identical mileage. This suggests the previous owner addressed minor non-compliance items quickly to ensure legality, rather than allowing mechanical faults to accumulate. Since that successful 2023 test, the vehicle has not undergone a formal MOT inspection for nearly three years. The mileage profile is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per annum. There is a significant four-year data gap between the December 2018 test and August 2022 test, during which the car covered only 1,363 miles. This low annual usage suggests the vehicle likely sat stationary for extended periods, which can lead to degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers. The 8,037 miles covered between 2022 and 2023 indicate a return to more regular use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components due to the age of the chassis. Audi A4 models from this era are prone to corrosion on the subframes, rear mounting points, and sills, which often accelerate when a car sits unused. Given the history of recent failures, check for play in control arm bushes and uneven wear on the brake discs. Because the MOT is now significantly out of date, a comprehensive check of the fluid levels and cooling system is essential to identify any leaks that have developed since the last recorded test.