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HW04 HZL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,400 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower, front suspension arms with slight play at the outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,352 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,379 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,474 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge and slightly cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 48,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,911 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,533 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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HW04 HZL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW04 HZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW04 HZL registered?

HW04 HZL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is HW04 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 HZL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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