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HG54 BFO

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 141,286 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 127,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,888 miles

offside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 105,636 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn (rear arms of two)

both rear tyres heavily damaged on outer sdiewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn (rear arms of two)

both rear tyres heavily damaged on outer sdiewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,579 miles

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

both rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

knocking noise from steering column area

offside headlamp bracket broken

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,697 miles

Centre rear seat belt latch has restricted movement

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,695 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre rear seat belt latch has restricted movement

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,477 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle, stuck below stop button.

off side head light plastic mounting's broken.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

right side dipped headlamp aim lower limit

steering wheel covering insecure

under trays damaged and insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,239 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to offside front and rear tyre outter sidewalls.

lower covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

oil leak present.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to nearside rear tyre outter sidewall.

damage to offside front tyre outter sidewall.

nearside front headlamp aim on upper limit.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,861 miles

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

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

spare tyre different size

Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in windscreen.

spare wheel space saver.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,845 miles

crack in windscreen.

spare wheel space saver.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,014 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,014 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,453 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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HG54 BFO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG54 BFO, 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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HG54 BFO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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