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HD04 EBN

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,362 mi
Last recorded254,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 EBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 254,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 254,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 247,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 237,087 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 237,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 230,268 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2022 230,267 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2021 221,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Oct 2019 211,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror and windscreen ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 211,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror and windscreen ()

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 193,625 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2017 180,238 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Oct 2017 180,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2016 164,562 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2016 164,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,012 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,434 miles

1 x LED inoperative in centre brake light, over 50% still working.

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

engine cover fitted not allowing a full inspection.

n/s rear light cluster is slightly condensated.

plastic covers fitted covering underside not allowing a full inspection.

slight smearing from both front wiperblades.

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to covers.

unable to check front to rear fuel pipes due to covers.

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,201 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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HD04 EBN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD04 EBN, 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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HD04 EBN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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