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HJ04 UYC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,315 mi
Last recorded118,315 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 UYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 118,314 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))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,004 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs rusty

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs rusty

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses dull

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp lenses dull

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,414 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,413 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 101,750 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,044 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,095 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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HJ04 UYC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ04 UYC, 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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HJ04 UYC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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