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HT04 RCF

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,738 mi
Last recorded161,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 RCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,738 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres are at the limit for tread depth, would advise immediate change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 161,738 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres are at the limit for tread depth, would advise immediate change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,711 miles

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

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

rear top suspension arms rusty

screen wiper scratched in zone a

Pass 12 Nov 2019 149,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear inner side in/op

traction and abs light intermittent

windscreen zone a wiper scratched

Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 145,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,814 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,623 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 93,231 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,269 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,083 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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HT04 RCF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT04 RCF, 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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HT04 RCF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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