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HJ54 MUW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,942 mi
Last recorded171,942 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 MUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,942 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 159,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 150,502 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 143,077 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,684 miles

NSF tyre tread low on edges

slight leak from NSF + OSF shockers

unable to carry out full inspection due to underbody covers

unable to carry out full seat belt inspection due to the fitment of child seats

wear to front brake discs, ADVISE to replace

Pass 8 Oct 2013 121,496 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,720 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,630 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HJ54 MUW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ54 MUW, 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 HJ54 MUW registered?

HJ54 MUW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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