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HV54 MBU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,694 mi
Last recorded23,694 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 MBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 23,124 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,494 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel long

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 21,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 21,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 21,243 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,405 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,214 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,202 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 18,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 14,947 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,374 miles

all four tyres perished

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,895 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres perished on outer edges

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,982 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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HV54 MBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBU, 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 MBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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