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HD04 HHV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,213 mi
Last recorded83,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,146 miles

coolant level low

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f top arms, bushes perished and split

service due

slight play n/s/f track rod end

windscreen scratched due to faulty wiper blade on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant level low

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake discs worn

head light lens poor

o/s/f and n/s/f top arms, bushes perished and split

service due

slight play n/s/f track rod end

windscreen scratched due to faulty wiper blade on limit

wipers split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has deep cuts nearly to the cords

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm - inner bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to smear

headlight beam pattern low strength

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has deep cuts nearly to the cords

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm - inner bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to smear

headlight beam pattern low strength

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,609 miles

EML lamp on all the time indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded lipped poor condition.

n/s/f tyre and wheel damaged outer edge.

o/s/r wheel very slight bind.

seat belt clip outer casing broken but not effecting operation of belt.N/S/R

Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML lamp on all the time indicating a fault.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded lipped poor condition.

n/s/f tyre and wheel damaged outer edge.

o/s/r wheel very slight bind.

seat belt clip outer casing broken but not effecting operation of belt.N/S/R

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,164 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 67,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noisey gearbox

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,685 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint perrished/spliting

o/s/r indicator bulb fading

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,622 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

oil low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,164 miles

Front suspension top inner bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,847 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 41,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,381 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

1) N/S/F Tyre wall in poor condision.

2) Nails in O/S/R tyre and N/S/R tyre.

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 HHV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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