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DE04 HKL

2004 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,630 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,896 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 20 Mar 2025 91,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,712 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 2 Feb 2024 85,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,385 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,385 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 47,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,625 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,925 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,083 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,727 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On The Inside Edges

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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DE04 HKL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 HKL, 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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DE04 HKL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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