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HG54 XWO

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,618 mi
Last recorded149,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 149,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 146,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,304 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 143,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected o/s/r brake caliper seized (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop cover broken

Offside Rear bump stop cover broken

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,586 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,196 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 109,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,772 miles

both front h/lights have condensation in lenses

Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front h/lights have condensation in lenses

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,110 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,153 miles

front inner pads very low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,290 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,240 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 XWO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black 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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

HG54 XWO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is HG54 XWO safe to buy?

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