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HCZ 5749

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

148,498 mi
Last recorded148,498 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 5749
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,498 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 148,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,189 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroding

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

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

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 135,188 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroding

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

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

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,670 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X-MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X-MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around lower arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around lower arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 114,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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HCZ 5749 is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCZ 5749, 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 HCZ 5749 registered?

HCZ 5749 is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2004.

Is HCZ 5749 safe to buy?

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