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HF04 XKC

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 XKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,860 miles

front brakes in a poor condition

nearside and offside rear brake hoses heavily perished

poor beam image too both headlights

rear brakes very low

underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2017 145,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes in a poor condition

nearside and offside rear brake hoses heavily perished

poor beam image too both headlights

rear brakes very low

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2016 137,685 miles

front screen damage

Fail 1 Sep 2016 137,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

front screen damage

nearside front tyre worn on limits

poor beam image on nearside head lamp

Pass 6 Sep 2015 124,421 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2015 123,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 28 Sep 2014 109,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp aim poor beam patterns

brake pads wear warning light on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,605 miles

front lower bumper splitter damaged

rear number plate surround damaged

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2012 82,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,868 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 49,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,310 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,577 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 XKC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

HF04 XKC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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