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AX53 OZA

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 169,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns washer in-op

unable to open boot lid

Pass 2 May 2018 157,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 157,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 143,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm center bush which bolts the shock. On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 top arms on both sides deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted, corroded and overheated

Fail 6 May 2017 143,156 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm center bush which bolts the shock. On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 top arms on both sides deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted, corroded and overheated

Pass 16 May 2016 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,034 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,494 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,618 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,034 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 26 Feb 2007 33,784 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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AX53 OZA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX53 OZA, 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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AX53 OZA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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