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DF53 EOL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,229 mi
Last recorded199,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EOL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 199,229 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear (bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 188,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 178,285 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four top arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

all rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Jun 2017 178,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all four top arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

all rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 166,317 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front suspension top links (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 128,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 128,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,624 miles

all four tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,876 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 48,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 19,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007

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 EOL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EOL, 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 EOL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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