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HG54 XWL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,028 mi
Last recorded164,028 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 XWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 164,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 164,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,320 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 150,832 miles

covers under vehicle covering parts

Pass 25 Feb 2015 141,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 141,981 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 133,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,130 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,269 miles

B OTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,033 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 XWL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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