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HJ04 VNT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,047 mi
Last recorded154,047 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 VNT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 154,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint X2 (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 144,564 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 133,304 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2016 133,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,585 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside gearbox alloy member broken by bolt

Fail 22 Mar 2013 93,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

50kg fluctuation to offside front brake at 150-200kgs. and 200-250kgs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside gearbox alloy member broken by bolt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,261 miles

gearbox rear cross member damaged but serviceable.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades warn.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox crossmember damaged

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 VNT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNT, 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 HJ04 VNT registered?

HJ04 VNT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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