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DF53 VAA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,449 mi
Last recorded35,449 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,603 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 34,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 32,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,334 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 30,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 25,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 25,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,414 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 VAA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VAA, 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 DF53 VAA registered?

DF53 VAA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is DF53 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VAA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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