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DC53 NKJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

214,248 mi
Last recorded214,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 NKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 214,248 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2021 214,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2020 206,114 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2020 206,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 195,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 195,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 179,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 178,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 174,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 171,129 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2015 171,101 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 156,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 136,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,642 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,183 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,950 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 72,946 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 65,461 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 NKJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

DC53 NKJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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