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HG54 KPV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

176,883 mi
Last recorded176,883 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 KPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 176,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 162,399 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 149,159 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 149,151 miles

Nearside Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,507 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,457 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 88,002 miles

Emissions not tested Engine appeared to run away, did not return to idle when throttle pedal released. Test aborted. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 46,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,586 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,542 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,177 miles

all tyres have cuts in treads

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 KPV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

HG54 KPV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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