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CJ53 DLU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 DLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 88,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-BOX HS CORR/PEELING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,875 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,503 miles

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

all rear suspension componenets corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 69,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,143 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

o/s rear tyre close to limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,333 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,333 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,547 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 42,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,961 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 19,032 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,346 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 16,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,305 miles

o/s headlamp on upper horizontal limit

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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CJ53 DLU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CJ53 DLU, 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 CJ53 DLU registered?

CJ53 DLU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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