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DA53 UPJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,613 mi
Last recorded177,613 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 177,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,723 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bushes slightly split at both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 162,715 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating fluctuation and imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly perished cord exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both badly deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses split to cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bushes slightly split at both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

man light and glow plug lights stay on

Pass 23 Oct 2015 158,374 miles

oil leaks at engine

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 158,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper split to cord (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs white (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smear (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks at engine

Fail 13 Nov 2014 151,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 141,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 128,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 119,884 miles

front brake discs rusty

front tyres wearing low

oil leak at transfer box

slight coolant leak at expansion tank

Pass 27 Apr 2010 109,353 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 109,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,186 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under body shield preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,459 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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DA53 UPJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black 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 DA53 UPJ, 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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DA53 UPJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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