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CU53 MWC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,174 mi
Last recorded174,174 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 174,174 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 174,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 163,362 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 154,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2015 143,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 143,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 135,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,040 miles

Airbag light on

Battery loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 125,040 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Airbag light on

Battery loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,217 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,961 miles

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

air bag light on.

nearside front offside front and offside rear tyres stepping on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 95,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,668 miles

offside rear leans cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,845 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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CU53 MWC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 MWC, 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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CU53 MWC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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