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HG04 SFV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 93,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm innerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm innerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm innerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm innerbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output intensity low (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,436 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 84,436 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlight covers (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,219 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,514 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,115 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,190 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,615 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 SFV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

HG04 SFV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is HG04 SFV safe to buy?

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