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HG04 PNK

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,800 mi
Last recorded185,800 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 PNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 185,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 175,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 161,087 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 161,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 144,291 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 106,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,423 miles

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

rear tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,100 miles

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,359 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,853 miles

all tyres slightly feathered

gearbox damp with oil

n/s front tyre worn to 2mm (minimum 1.6mm)

n/s rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not in excess of requirements

n/s steering rack gaiter stained with oil

slight free play in n/s track rod

very slight brake bind from both rear brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,976 miles

engine oilstained

engine top cover and undertray fitted

full length vehicle bodytrays fitted

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly noisy, juddery and smear slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,104 miles

damage to rear bumper

engine oil level overfilled

engine top cover fitted

engine undertray and full length bodytrays fitted, slight damage to both on nearside

slight engine oilstains

slight play in steering rack

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to rear bumper

engine oil level overfilled

engine top cover fitted

engine undertray and full length bodytrays fitted, slight damage to both on nearside

slight engine oilstains

slight play in steering rack

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,435 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 PNK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG04 PNK, 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 PNK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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