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HD54 BYC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,165 mi
Last recorded189,165 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 189,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 185,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

center exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 18 Mar 2024 181,200 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 181,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML light illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2022 177,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 177,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 175,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,204 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 169,413 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 166,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 162,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 162,975 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 148,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 142,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 142,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,443 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 119,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 119,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,243 miles

Nearside front tyre over half worn

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 98,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,364 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 88,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,953 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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HD54 BYC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BYC, 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 HD54 BYC registered?

HD54 BYC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is HD54 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD54 BYC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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