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CP53 FGX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 FGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 101,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded in two places. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn C link bottom bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded at bent arm inner mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded within seatbelt prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs excessively corroded inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes are fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroding with uneven wear at inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses are perishing and starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Knot in rear centre seatbelt strap (Cannot inspect strap fully).

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C link bottom bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi hose ferrule is corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe is corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 97,130 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 97,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,825 miles

OSR brake disc is corroded and pitted.

OSR outer sill is starting to corrode by jacking point.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link bottom mounting bush is starting to perish. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,091 miles

NSR handbrake cable mounting bracket has corroded away.

NSR/OSR anti roll bar mounting collars are cracked and split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement {Bent Arm} inner mounting bush is starting to separate at its bonding. (2.4.G.2)

OSF disc inner face is starting to corrode.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement C Link (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs are corroded and pitted.

Rear number plate is starting to fade.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,118 miles

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Subframe corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 6 Dec 2014 82,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,730 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,896 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 63,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,162 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,162 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

NSF/OSF wiper blade rubbers are split.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,817 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
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CP53 FGX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP53 FGX, 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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CP53 FGX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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