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DA53 VZY

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,820 mi
Last recorded127,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,820 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 127,818 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) n/s/f o/s/f (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 116,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,664 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 25 Jul 2015 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

eml light illuminated.

front number plate, backing is fading.

oil leak aroung engine/ gear box.

service light illuminated.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,912 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,564 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,722 miles

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

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

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 VZY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA53 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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