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HG54 PUH

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,830 mi
Last recorded135,830 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 PUH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 135,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 134,414 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 134,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2019 127,607 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 124,642 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,153 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,041 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 117,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,580 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 55,348 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PUH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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