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AD53 TBU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

199,309 mi
Last recorded199,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 199,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock-absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 199,309 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock-absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 182,889 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 9 May 2019 182,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge 205/55/16

Oil leak ()

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 163,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie-rod ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minor (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 163,418 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle and brakes binding (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and nearside pads been over heating (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie-rod ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minor (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 158,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minor (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. note offside pads signs off getting hot (3.7.B.5b)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2015 153,085 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 153,085 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 142,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 124,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 113,420 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 103,977 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 96,963 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2010 96,851 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 83,781 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 83,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 80,475 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2008 80,475 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise rear number plate

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,652 miles

advise rear number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2007 49,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1) O/S front tyre wearing on outer edges.

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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AD53 TBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AD53 TBU, 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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AD53 TBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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