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MT04 HWX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,604 mi
Last recorded168,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 168,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 168,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,281 miles

N/S and O/S Sill covered by plastic trim unable to check lower seat belt prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,270 miles

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

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

N/S and O/S Sill covered by plastic trim unable to check lower seat belt prescribed area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 154,360 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,924 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under-body trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,775 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 133,777 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 133,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,567 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 131,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 129,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,674 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 109,126 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 109,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,760 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 99,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,648 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 20 Apr 2009 35,926 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,105 miles

n/s/f has a cut in outter tyre bead

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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MT04 HWX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT04 HWX, 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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MT04 HWX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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