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HG54 BPV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 BPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 165,066 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 165,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 151,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 146,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 146,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 138,952 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 134,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 129,560 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 129,560 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 120,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 120,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,113 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,533 miles

rear anti roll bar retainers are cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2009 83,533 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear anti roll bar retainers are cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,298 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 49,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

HG54 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is HG54 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 BPV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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