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HV54 HVJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,740 mi
Last recorded128,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 HVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,740 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 128,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,539 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,210 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,009 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 98,001 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has damage

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,704 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 89,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 77,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,916 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S front tyre has cracks on the inside wall but not reached cords

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,904 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)

n/s/r handbrake lever pulled forward slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2010 52,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,157 miles

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall-no cords exposed.

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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HV54 HVJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HV54 HVJ, 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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HV54 HVJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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