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HF04 DYS

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,091 mi
Last recorded184,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 184,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 177,786 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 177,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 170,254 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 170,254 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 161,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 153,508 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 153,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 128,284 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 128,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,215 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 112,215 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,735 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,850 miles

strong advise both front tyres worn on the edges and on the tread wear markers

strong advise front discs lipped

very strong advise n/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test and bald and feathered on the inneredge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,096 miles

Front tyres becoming low

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

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 DYS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF04 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF04 DYS registered?

HF04 DYS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is HF04 DYS safe to buy?

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