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AJ54 HXV

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 152,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 152,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 150,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Offside track rod end rubber mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly both cam cover gaskets - recommend new (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recommend head lamp lens polish

Fail 17 Nov 2023 150,502 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Offside track rod end rubber mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly both cam cover gaskets - recommend new (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recommend head lamp lens polish

Pass 17 Nov 2022 146,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2022 146,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2021 141,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,721 miles

Front both head light beam image poor and lens fogging

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both head light beam image poor and lens fogging

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp has a temporary repair to light lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 134,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp has a temporary repair to light lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,523 miles

Front tyres slightly worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,957 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 121,957 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,770 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235.45.17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres bald on edges

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 97,643 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 90,927 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,778 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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AJ54 HXV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ54 HXV, 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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AJ54 HXV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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