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CP53 NPA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,449 mi
Last recorded186,449 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2020 186,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine & suspension subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 183,298 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 183,298 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 178,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on edges

o/s/r light secured by tape

Pass 8 Feb 2017 174,088 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 174,086 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 170,313 miles

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

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

damage to offside front bumper and wing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

heavy damage to bonnet but secures shut

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded away , cable still secure

offside rear light unit appears to be secured by gaffer tape

Fail 3 Feb 2016 170,312 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

damage to offside front bumper and wing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

heavy damage to bonnet but secures shut

nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded away , cable still secure

offside rear light unit appears to be secured by gaffer tape

Pass 9 Feb 2015 167,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing out of n/s headlight

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

engine managment light on

slight movement in o/s/f seat base

Pass 12 Feb 2014 160,623 miles

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2014 160,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 154,259 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

engine managment light is on

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake pads are low

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 13 Feb 2012 148,818 miles

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

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

advise - engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 148,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise - engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2011 140,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 140,646 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 130,933 miles

advise - engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2010 130,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

advise - engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 121,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 110,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,058 miles

offside front tyre legal at time of test but worn close to limits on edges advise early replacement

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 NPA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CP53 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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