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AD53 XXL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,455 mi
Last recorded141,455 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 XXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 141,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

engine mil light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,791 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 133,791 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,461 miles

Bonnet safety catch stuck open, lubricated and re set ATOT.

Covers fitted to floor and sills.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 127,461 miles

Bonnet safety catch stuck open, lubricated and re set ATOT.

Covers fitted to floor and sills.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,665 miles

n/s headlamp aim detiorated

Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

n/s headlamp aim detiorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,567 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,493 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,515 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,429 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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AD53 XXL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD53 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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