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HG04 VGD

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 VGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,090 miles

Coolant level low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre Offside and Nearside ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre Offside and Nearside ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,691 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (Both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing out on inner edge ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (Both arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing out on inner edge ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,747 miles

Offside front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,465 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,522 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)

Oil leak

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 76,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Oil leak

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,607 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,796 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,879 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,171 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 VGD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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