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Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and center rear ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to center exhaust silencer
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip bottom of screen in center (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light cracking to both rear flexi brake hoses
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded on outer faces (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded on outer faces (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake warning light on
front no plate damaged
airbag light on
front no plate damaged but not likley to be misread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing(205/55/16)
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DC53 LHD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 DC53 LHD, 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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DC53 LHD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2004.
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