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AJ53 PHA

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,454 mi
Last recorded200,454 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 200,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 196,994 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 191,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 185,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 185,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 177,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 168,436 miles

presenter adviced battery

Fail 3 Feb 2016 168,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced battery

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 148,193 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 132,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F FOG LIGHT CRACKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 131,646 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F FOG LIGHT CRACKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,184 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 9 Apr 2010 83,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,110 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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AJ53 PHA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 PHA, 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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AJ53 PHA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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