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HF04 DBY

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,639 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all front upper suspension arms bushes perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all front top suspension arms bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,583 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,050 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

front discs & pads approx 80% worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,161 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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HF04 DBY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF04 DBY, 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 HF04 DBY registered?

HF04 DBY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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