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HW54 EXT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,239 mi
Last recorded175,239 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 175,239 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 175,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 146,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 136,099 miles

oil leak-inner rack arms slight play-o s f rack boot twisted-

Pass 9 Oct 2021 126,193 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,491 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 98,786 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty power steering also noisy (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front is incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,554 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 91,554 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not working.wipers not fully checked due to this (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre balding on outer edge and has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

glow plug light flashing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,946 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 19 Sep 2016 82,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 19 May 2015 72,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 72,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 67,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,155 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,155 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 45,773 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted preventing full seat belt checks

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre started to show signs of wear

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,773 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Child seat fitted preventing full seat belt checks

Offside front tyre started to show signs of wear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HW54 EXT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW54 EXT, 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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What year was HW54 EXT registered?

HW54 EXT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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