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MB04 HZY

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 96,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 94,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation arrow (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged/perishing / cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,384 miles

Bonnet strut defective

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Engine compt. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint leaking grease through securing clip

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall -- cuts / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bridging plate rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet strut defective

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Engine compt. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint leaking grease through securing clip

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall -- cuts / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bridging plate rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cut to outer wall

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre small wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 upper suspension arms inner bushes small splits

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,433 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre small wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 upper suspension arms inner bushes small splits

n/s/f / n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cuts to outer walls

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet will not stay open. Bonnet strut is worn and weak.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,025 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet will not stay open. Bonnet strut is worn and weak.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet strut is weak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

bonnet strut is weak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking permit should be fixed to the lower edge of front screen

Fail 12 Jul 2018 81,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking permit should be fixed to the lower edge of front screen

Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre, worn smooth on outer treads

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer treads

Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens, no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre, worn smooth on outer treads

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer treads

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

n/sr tyre is worn on outer treads

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,370 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,467 miles

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

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

wiper blades asmear slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 33,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,617 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
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MB04 HZY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MB04 HZY, 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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MB04 HZY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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