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HG54 FEK

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 161,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 161,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 157,249 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 156,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,494 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 147,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 147,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 141,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,487 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,160 miles

child seats fitted

play in front lower wish bone rear bushes

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2015 116,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats fitted

play in front lower wish bone rear bushes

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 109,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,595 miles

Both rear tyres close to the limit

Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,218 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 FEK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FEK, 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 FEK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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