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DF53 EOG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,200 mi
Last recorded178,200 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 178,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 170,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 170,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play of the front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play of the front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 155,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 149,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 133,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ,advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ,advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns front , light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear wearing badly on inner edges , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 130,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 127,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front & rear discs poor condition

front drop link bushes deteriorated

no rear seats fitted to vehicle time of test

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Fail 4 Dec 2015 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r caliper slightly sticking

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front & rear discs poor condition

front drop link bushes deteriorated

no rear seats fitted to vehicle time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight noise from rear heard when brake test done.Possibly wheel bearing, no roughness when jacked up and wheel turned

Fail 12 Dec 2014 119,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight noise from rear heard when brake test done.Possibly wheel bearing, no roughness when jacked up and wheel turned

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,414 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,578 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,552 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,369 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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DF53 EOG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey 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 DF53 EOG, 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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DF53 EOG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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