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B15 HEC

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 86,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad is separating from backing material (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F PAD IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,373 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,974 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,369 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,548 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,242 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,238 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,518 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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B15 HEC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B15 HEC, 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 B15 HEC registered?

B15 HEC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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