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CU53 SCZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,333 mi
Last recorded118,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot lid switch has an intermittent fault

both rear tyres inner edge wear

both rear upper tie rod arms corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jan 2024 118,283 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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot lid switch has an intermittent fault

both rear tyres inner edge wear

both rear upper tie rod arms corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,023 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,514 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2022 108,512 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,836 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,548 miles

slight corrosion to rear suspension componenets

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,698 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,612 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,612 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light not working.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,955 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light staying on, (5.4.2)

n/s/r outer side light not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,782 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,672 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 SCZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SCZ, 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 CU53 SCZ registered?

CU53 SCZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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