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HJ54 OAE

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,341 mi
Last recorded198,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 198,341 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 198,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 195,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 191,692 miles

Rear suspension corroded none excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2023 187,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 180,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 177,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 170,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 167,295 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 158,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 149,329 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 149,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,233 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 139,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,962 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 124,962 miles

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

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

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

DAMAGE NOTICED TO FRONT NO PLATE

Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,059 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 107,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RECOMEND AMBER BULBS AT REAR LOWER N/S HEAD LAMP

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,132 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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HJ54 OAE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue 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 HJ54 OAE, 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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HJ54 OAE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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