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HJ54 YLR

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,794 mi
Last recorded187,794 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 187,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 187,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 180,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,055 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 164,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,267 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

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

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

Front bumper loose

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 153,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly bald on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

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

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

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 141,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear lamp damage

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

under trays and engine cover

Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,086 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 121,086 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,085 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 1 Mar 2013 106,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,882 miles

trims fitted to both outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

trims fitted to both outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

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 YLR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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