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HJ04 VND

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,835 mi
Last recorded87,835 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front n/s upper arm bushes splitting and perishing

both front upper o/s arm bushes splitting and perishing

both rear tyres getting low

covers fitted to vehicle

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front n/s upper arm bushes splitting and perishing

both front upper o/s arm bushes splitting and perishing

both rear tyres getting low

covers fitted to vehicle

n/s/r light lense damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,148 miles

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

both front upper arm bushes perishing and splitting

covers fitted to vehicle

engine management light on

o/s/f washer jet poor

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pump noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perishing

engine management light on

front brake discs rusty on edges

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f upper arm bushes splitting

n/s/r light lense broken

o/s/f upper arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,652 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perishing

engine management light on

front brake discs rusty on edges

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f upper arm bushes splitting

n/s/r light lense broken

o/s/f upper arm bushes splitting

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,234 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,234 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,601 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Airbag warning light illuminated

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,616 miles

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

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

Slight binding from O/S/R,possibly pads sticking in carrier

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 41,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,880 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,442 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 21,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (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 VND is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VND, 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 VND is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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