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LM54 HCK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,204 mi
Last recorded182,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 182,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 167,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 167,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 157,789 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 157,789 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

RATTLE FROM ENGINE

Pass 28 May 2020 153,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 143,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre corroding

Fail 23 May 2019 143,830 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre corroding

Pass 23 May 2018 133,822 miles

centre silencer case peeling

o/s/f tyre worn

rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

rear number plate letters fading

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 23 May 2018 133,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre silencer case peeling

o/s/f tyre worn

rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

rear number plate letters fading

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 25 May 2017 128,139 miles

cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

n/s/r Tyre worn to tread bars.

oil around engine and gearbox.

Fail 25 May 2017 128,139 miles

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

cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

n/s/r Tyre worn to tread bars.

oil around engine and gearbox.

Pass 20 May 2016 119,921 miles

oil residue

slight scoring and corrosion to rear brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 20 May 2016 119,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

oil residue

slight scoring and corrosion to rear brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2015 112,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs lipped

Pass 29 May 2014 99,986 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 99,983 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,822 miles

nsf tyre inner side wall cracking very slightly

nsr tyre read wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,550 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,533 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,306 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LM54 HCK 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 68%.

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 LM54 HCK, 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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LM54 HCK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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