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CF53 FHA

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,763 mi
Last recorded192,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 192,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 187,897 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 187,894 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 178,026 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 168,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush body bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 168,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush body bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 157,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 157,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 137,210 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 137,209 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,208 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 128,207 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 99,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,656 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,844 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)

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

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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CF53 FHA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF53 FHA, 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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CF53 FHA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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