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HV04 LPZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

206,856 mi
Last recorded206,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 LPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 206,856 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 206,851 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 200,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 200,860 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 194,256 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,289 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 13 Jul 2020 182,313 miles

both the rear tyres are wearing on the shoulders

slight weep on both the rear shock absorbers

Fail 10 Jul 2020 182,308 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both the rear tyres are wearing on the shoulders

slight weep on both the rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Jul 2019 174,286 miles

both rear brake flexy hose are slightly perished

both rear shockers have a slight weep

both rear tyres are worn on the inside and outside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 164,028 miles

both the rear shock absorbers are weeping slightly

offside rear brake is binding slightly

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,116 miles

both the rear shock absorbers are weeping slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on the outside edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

small chip in the front wwindscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2017 154,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both the front outer anti-roll bar link bushes are becoming unbonded

both the rear shock absorbers are weeping slightly

engine oil leaks apparent

nearside rear tyre worn on the outside edge

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

small chip in the front wwindscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2016 145,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 136,496 miles

both the rear shockabsorbers are weeping slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2015 136,496 miles

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

both the front tyres are worn very badly on the inner and outer shoulders

both the rear shockabsorbers are weeping slightly

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 116,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 107,805 miles

both the rear tyres are getting abit thin on the edges

rear disc pads getting thin

slight weep on the nearside rear shockabsorber

Fail 6 Jul 2012 107,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both the rear tyres are getting abit thin on the edges

Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,644 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

front wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,473 miles

nearside rear tyre thin on the outside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,449 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)

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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HV04 LPZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HV04 LPZ, 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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HV04 LPZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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