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GR04 HHB

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,467 mi
Last recorded154,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 152,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 151,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 149,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,120 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside compents.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,895 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,371 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,053 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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GR04 HHB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GR04 HHB, 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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GR04 HHB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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