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ET04 HEV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

234,506 mi
Last recorded234,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 HEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 234,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 222,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 212,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 200,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 195,365 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 195,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 189,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 177,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 165,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 153,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 147,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 127,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,336 miles

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

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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ET04 HEV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET04 HEV, 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 ET04 HEV registered?

ET04 HEV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is ET04 HEV safe to buy?

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