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AX53 SXJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 SXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 187,569 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Poly V belt misaligned

Fail 8 Dec 2020 187,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Poly V belt misaligned

Pass 1 Jun 2019 171,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 171,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 163,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 163,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,385 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 152,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 142,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 142,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 134,145 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 124,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre on 2mm tread depth in places

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,896 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm tread depth in places

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,785 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 2 Feb 2010 75,396 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 75,396 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,486 miles

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

damage to front bumper

small mark in wind screen

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,418 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 SXJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AX53 SXJ, 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 AX53 SXJ registered?

AX53 SXJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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