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HG04 RTU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,213 mi
Last recorded181,213 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 181,213 miles

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

Front both front shockers corroded from top

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 181,212 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working NOT ENOUGH LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS SHOULD BE ORANGE NOT YELLOW (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front both front shockers corroded from top

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 165,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 159,996 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 159,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear 2 x puntures NSR

Nearside Rear clip missing/rusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 148,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 2 x puntures NSR

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear clip missing/rusted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low...

Pass 23 Apr 2013 127,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 112,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 105,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,068 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 RTU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RTU, 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 HG04 RTU registered?

HG04 RTU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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