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AM53 DDA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 115,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,541 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 108,094 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 108,093 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,053 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 97,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 92,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 92,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,548 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

slight imbalance front brakes

slight imbalance rear brakes

strong advise offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,605 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 72,900 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,868 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,095 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 48,060 miles

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

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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AM53 DDA 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 71.4%.

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 AM53 DDA, 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 AM53 DDA registered?

AM53 DDA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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