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DE04 HXB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,739 mi
Last recorded187,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 187,739 miles

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

Front Upper Both suspension arm bushes has slight movement

Offside Front Track rod end has slight movement

Pass 25 Jul 2018 181,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ns and os under plastic panals restricting view of componants

Pass 25 Jul 2017 168,833 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bottom arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 151,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 107,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,654 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 90,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,000 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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DE04 HXB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HXB, 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 DE04 HXB registered?

DE04 HXB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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