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BL04 HLA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 HLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 157,741 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 157,740 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 on rear 2255017 on front (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise both inner rear sills corroding

advise imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 17 Apr 2023 154,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 on rear 2255017 on front (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise both inner rear sills corroding

advise head light lens

advise imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 25 Apr 2022 151,375 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 151,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,805 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 142,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 139,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 129,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 109,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 102,246 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,167 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 64,113 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,219 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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BL04 HLA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL04 HLA, 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 BL04 HLA registered?

BL04 HLA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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