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FB04 HCA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,760 mi
Last recorded186,760 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 HCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 186,760 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 183,109 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 180,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 176,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 173,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 167,496 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 167,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 160,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 154,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 148,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 129,839 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,698 miles

Over engine cover fitted

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray cover is fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 85,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FB04 HCA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB04 HCA, 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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FB04 HCA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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