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HD54 AXW

2004 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 AXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 70,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,402 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE REAR REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 49,402 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE REAR REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,556 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,162 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 40,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres feathered on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (strong advise)

reverse light bulb failure on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 35,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,122 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2012 21,122 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,239 miles

Front number plate small split

N/S/R + N/S/F tyre side wall some kerb damage to outer side wall but no cords showing

Rear b/disc slightly scored

Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 13,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,084 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 12,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,544 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on tread

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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HD54 AXW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HD54 AXW, 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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HD54 AXW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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