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DF53 ZSO

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,427 mi
Last recorded177,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 177,427 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 177,326 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 176,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 171,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 161,223 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 161,201 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 160,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,717 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 137,700 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,176 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm )

rear indicators turning white

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm )

rear indicators turning white

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,557 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 71,557 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,476 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,562 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 ZSO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

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

Is DF53 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 ZSO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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