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HD04 GYF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,762 mi
Last recorded167,762 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 GYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 167,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 156,566 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt loose ()

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

advise n/s/r lens has condensation

advise oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2024 156,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt loose ()

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

advise n/s/r lens has condensation

advise oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 116,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,510 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 80,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2011 76,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 76,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,333 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 2~3mm (235/45/17 zr )

Pass 1 May 2007 37,968 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 GYF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HD04 GYF, 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 HD04 GYF registered?

HD04 GYF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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