CarVerify

Free Car Check

JH53 HES

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,334 mi
Last recorded194,334 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH53 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 194,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 194,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 186,133 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Aug 2024 186,115 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2023 175,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 168,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 157,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 152,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 147,281 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,716 miles

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

all brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,294 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,359 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,539 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,539 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,483 miles

Mild misting on o/s/r shock

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,483 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Mild misting on o/s/r shock

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

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

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

Rear lamps have condensation

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,462 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,291 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JH53 HES is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JH53 HES, 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

How do I check the history of JH53 HES?

You can check the full history of JH53 HES by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JH53 HES registered?

JH53 HES is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is JH53 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for JH53 HES shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JH53 HES have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JH53 HES. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.