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HG04 JHV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,303 mi
Last recorded170,303 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 JHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 170,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 166,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 166,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 160,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 154,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 154,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 142,616 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 142,616 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,599 miles

engine oil low

front brake effort uneven

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r indicator bulb pale

Fail 7 Apr 2010 108,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil low

front brake effort uneven

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/r indicator bulb pale

Pass 3 Apr 2009 86,011 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside & offside front tyres on wear limits

Nearside rear outer tyre side wall has stuck down deep cut

Offside rear wheel bearing binding slightly when rotated by hand

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,404 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,231 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 JHV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JHV, 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 JHV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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