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DG54 HGC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,539 mi
Last recorded122,539 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 122,539 miles

Bonnet strut weak

Front headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

R/Discs worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm/slightly stepped on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2025 122,539 miles

Bonnet strut weak

Front headlamp patterns weak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

R/Discs worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm/slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2024 119,799 miles

All 4 brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Fail 26 May 2023 117,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 28 May 2022 113,815 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 2-3 mm

o/s/f headlamp patterns weak

Fail 24 May 2022 113,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 2-3 mm

o/s/f headlamp patterns weak

Pass 27 May 2021 108,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 108,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 102,332 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,611 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 84,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,258 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,723 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 55,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,167 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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DG54 HGC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 DG54 HGC, 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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DG54 HGC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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