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HF04 VHK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

184,142 mi
Last recorded184,142 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VHK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 184,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 179,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns are not perfect

Pass 13 Apr 2023 169,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 161,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 161,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 156,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 148,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,253 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 108,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre rubs on inner wheel arch when jacked up

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 May 2012 71,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,630 miles

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

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

o/s/f washer jet weak. oil leak from engine.

Pass 19 May 2010 54,321 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,084 miles

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

both front tyres have splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,821 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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HF04 VHK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

HF04 VHK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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