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HG54 BFX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 185,666 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 185,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing x4 one each corner (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2017 185,662 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view and Insecure (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect X2 (3.5.1g)

Fuel Cap not accessible during time of test*

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Rear X2 Tyre Perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 174,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 174,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 160,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 160,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 154,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 143,807 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not fully check(baby seat)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 143,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear seat belt not fully check(baby seat)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,719 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 BFX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG54 BFX, 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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What year was HG54 BFX registered?

HG54 BFX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HG54 BFX safe to buy?

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