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CF53 SZE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 135,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,968 miles

rear suspension beam axle corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 126,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear suspension beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,723 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 109,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake wear indecator warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall less than 25mm in length and not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake wear indecator warning lamp illuminated

offside front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall less than 25mm in length and not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,189 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,351 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 36,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 SZE 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 70.6%.

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 CF53 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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