MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil level message on dash
both headlamps tarnishing + patterns weak
o/s number plate lamp dull
front number plate damaged
n/s shock damp
o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms(x4) inner bushes splitting and perishing
o/s/r lamp lens condensating
oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
front number plate damaged
headlights tarnishing
n/s shock damp
o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms(x4) inner bushes splitting and perishing
o/s/r lamp lens condensating
oil leak from engine
O/S/R tyre slight damage to outer wall
both front shocks damp
oil leak from engine
n/s reverse lamp inop
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (out of shape) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
n/s reverse lamp inop
all front suspension rubber bushes perishing
chip to screen
front number plate discolouring
offside & nearside rear tyres worn out of shape & perishing
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses splitting and perishing
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer front (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses splitting and perishing
rear brake pads wearing low
Both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly.
Offside and nearside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to split.
Slight lift to all four front lower outer ball joints.
Slight play to offside track rod end.
Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable movement to rubber bush (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly.
Offside and nearside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to split.
Slight lift to all four front lower outer ball joints.
Slight play to offside track rod end.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condition of all four tyres
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condition of all four tyres
Gearbox mounting defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Gearbox mounting defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroding
nearside front tyre worn to limit
offside & nearside front upper suspension arm bushes worn / perishing
offside front shock absorber damp
offside rear indicator discolouring
offside rear lamp lens condensating
offside rear indicator discolouring
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HG04 YSE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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