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HG04 GFX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,086 mi
Last recorded170,086 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 170,086 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 170,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 169,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 168,557 miles

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 19 Jul 2016 158,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4,mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace soon by 160.000 (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,710 miles

near side mirror insecure but not likely to cause damage or fall off

Fail 20 Jul 2015 148,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

near side mirror insecure but not likely to cause damage or fall off

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2014 139,878 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,763 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 88,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres down to 3mm of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,407 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,160 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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HG04 GFX 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 65%.

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 HG04 GFX, 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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HG04 GFX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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