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HG04 VGL

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,416 mi
Last recorded62,416 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,649 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 55,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,958 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,864 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 37,898 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 21,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,294 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,666 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 VGL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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