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DC53 JUU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 JUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front ball joint on the front arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,849 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/r adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/r adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,849 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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DC53 JUU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DC53 JUU, 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 DC53 JUU registered?

DC53 JUU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is DC53 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 JUU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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