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HG54 FKX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,669 mi
Last recorded169,669 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 169,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel distorted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 169,666 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel distorted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 165,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2018 161,152 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 143,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 143,115 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 127,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 126,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,993 miles

park brake lever very stiff in use early attenion required

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,257 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 110,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 105,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FKX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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