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LT04 HLZ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 HLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 179,788 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 175,848 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 174,106 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 174,104 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 166,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 155,993 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 146,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 137,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 137,211 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,363 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,801 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 103,798 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,607 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 72,405 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 72,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,184 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LT04 HLZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT04 HLZ, 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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LT04 HLZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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