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HD04 VSV

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 155,178 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,771 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,951 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,059 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,802 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 128,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,995 miles

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

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2016 111,970 miles

nail found in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2016 111,855 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front sidewall (infacing) (4.1.D.1a)

nail found in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 79,263 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,263 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under pans fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,886 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 54,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2007 34,781 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 34,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 VSV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

HD04 VSV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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