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HX04 CTZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 CTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 176,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 176,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 171,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 171,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 160,095 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 149,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 137,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,789 miles

nearside front tyre worn edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 129,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre worn edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,549 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 30 Dec 2010 119,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,730 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2008 93,992 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2008 93,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,594 miles

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

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

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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HX04 CTZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HX04 CTZ, 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 HX04 CTZ registered?

HX04 CTZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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