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HD53 JHV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 JHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,963 miles

Both front upper and lower suspension arm bushes are worn and split, but no excessive movement detected

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to within 3mm in centre of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,963 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested due to offside dipped beam being inoperative (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front upper and lower suspension arm bushes are worn and split, but no excessive movement detected

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to within 3mm in centre of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 106,283 miles

covers under car

Pass 5 May 2015 99,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 84,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 74,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,229 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2010 57,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,179 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

inner rear brake pads worn near limit

Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front wiper blades splitting

inner rear brake pads worn near limit

Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,415 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Front brake inner pads wearing low.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,823 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HD53 JHV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD53 JHV, 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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HD53 JHV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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