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BA52 HUG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,847 mi
Last recorded154,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 HUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 143,078 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2024 143,072 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements Osr & Nsr (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,042 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,003 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,595 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 134,740 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,304 miles

engine undertrays damaged/insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,304 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine undertrays damaged/insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 124,734 miles

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,346 miles

front brake disc corroded/pitted

service brake servo assistance is slow to bulid vacuum

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,524 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s front and rear tyres worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2015 115,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s front and rear tyres worn low

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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BA52 HUG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BA52 HUG, 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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BA52 HUG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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