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CJ53 WDW

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

252,941 mi
Last recorded252,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 WDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 252,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 249,950 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 249,950 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 245,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 237,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 235,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 235,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 233,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various components corroded but not weakend

Pass 5 Jan 2018 229,305 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 229,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 218,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 211,904 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 193,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 182,663 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rust lipped.

osf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 182,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rust lipped.

osf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 170,473 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)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2012 157,245 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

osf foglamp lens broken.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 157,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged.

osf foglamp lens broken.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 143,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 132,611 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 119,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 106,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 WDW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDW, 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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CJ53 WDW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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