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HV04 LSE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,018 mi
Last recorded190,018 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 LSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 190,018 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 190,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 187,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 184,312 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 184,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 176,073 miles

Nearside cable slight wear

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 176,073 miles

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

Nearside cable slight wear

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,355 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall damaged (no ply cords exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,635 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 138,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 138,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 116,813 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 116,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,909 miles

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2011 107,905 miles

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

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

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,385 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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HV04 LSE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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