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BG04 HBA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,701 mi
Last recorded194,701 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 194,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 177,688 miles

Exhaust centre section clamps are corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 163,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 142,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 135,997 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 130,300 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened upper arms bushes debonded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,004 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,615 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 71,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,238 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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BG04 HBA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG04 HBA, 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 BG04 HBA registered?

BG04 HBA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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