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AJ04 HNZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 164,578 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer body panel rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 154,775 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower undertrays

Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,936 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 146,837 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2020 145,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 144,712 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 141,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 141,044 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,321 miles

nsr shock absorber dust cover

Fail 25 Jun 2015 132,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsr shock absorber dust cover

Pass 28 May 2014 122,480 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr shock cover

Fail 28 May 2014 122,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

nsr shock cover

os screen washer

screen cracked

Pass 29 May 2013 101,231 miles

front windows tinted

rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 28 May 2013 101,227 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyre walls cracked

front windows tinted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,672 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,816 miles

child seats fitted to n/s+o/s rear passenger seats preventing inspection of adult seat belts

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,785 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)

child seats fitted to n/s+o/s rear passenger seats preventing inspection of adult seat belts

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise full floor pan covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise full floor pan covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 48,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,811 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 38,811 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 29,112 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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AJ04 HNZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ04 HNZ, 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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AJ04 HNZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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