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HG04 XDZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,496 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 160,386 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front joint clamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,734 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 143,761 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 143,760 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 141,702 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 141,694 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at rear suspension arm mounting points (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-tray at nearside front slightly insecure

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 113,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 102,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 102,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,811 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 85,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 77,674 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 77,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,712 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 62,670 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG04 XDZ registered?

HG04 XDZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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