CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX53 SYE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

229,861 mi
Last recorded229,861 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 229,861 miles

Central Front fly wheel noisy

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper arms both sets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front oil around turbo

Front wipers stiff front and rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front lower rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres both of them ans stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 229,861 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front fly wheel noisy

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper arms both sets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front oil around turbo

Front wipers stiff front and rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened front lower rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres both of them ans stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 223,942 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

o/s/r inner drive shaft light mist of oil

slight oil leak lower engine bay

Fail 22 Oct 2020 223,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

o/s/r inner drive shaft light mist of oil

slight oil leak lower engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2019 220,143 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension as corrosion

front subframe as corrosion

middle silencer as outer corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 220,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe as corrosion

middle silencer as outer corrosion

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension as corrosion

coolant level low

Pass 5 Nov 2018 211,503 miles

AIRCON PUMP NOISY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 2 Nov 2018 211,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AIRCON PUMP NOISY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2017 198,765 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s front o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 198,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

n/s and o/s front o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 189,099 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 189,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 164,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 144,824 miles

Both rear tyres near limit, cracks to nearside.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 129,115 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,388 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 119,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,673 miles

exhaust for slight corrosion but ok

front & rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,416 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX53 SYE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SYE, 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

How do I check the history of AX53 SYE?

You can check the full history of AX53 SYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX53 SYE registered?

AX53 SYE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is AX53 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 SYE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX53 SYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX53 SYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.