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AM53 FDE

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,487 mi
Last recorded159,487 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 145,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 145,160 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,261 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner position lamp not workingr

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,464 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2011 109,679 miles

Engine Management Light On

Rear Pads Low

o/s/f Brake Pads Wearing Low

Fail 13 May 2011 109,673 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine Management Light On

Rear Pads Low

o/s/f Brake Pads Wearing Low

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 FDE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 FDE registered?

AM53 FDE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 FDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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