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561 CXU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,233 mi
Last recorded64,233 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration561 CXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 64,233 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2026 64,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,324 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 59,324 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,845 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 44,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,589 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 27,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 22,997 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 20,070 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,539 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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561 CXU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 561 CXU, 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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What year was 561 CXU registered?

561 CXU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is 561 CXU safe to buy?

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