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DF53 HVO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 HVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,846 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 87,846 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,086 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,320 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 84,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 84,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight bind o/s rear wheel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 82,865 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear slight bind o/s rear wheel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 79,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Fail 10 May 2018 79,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to tread/wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perishing to walls

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre perishing to walls

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,053 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,380 miles

N/s/f wiper slightly split

N/s/r tyre started to perish and crack

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,380 miles

N/s/f wiper slightly split

N/s/r tyre started to perish and crack

Pass 8 May 2014 57,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limits and cracking/pereshing but no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,576 miles

Cracking in NSF/OSF tyre sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres balding on edges shouldered tyres

Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,576 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cracking in NSF/OSF tyre sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres balding on edges shouldered tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,539 miles

slight scratch screen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,332 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 HVO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 DF53 HVO, 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 HVO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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