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DJ53 HUG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,405 mi
Last recorded159,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 HUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 159,405 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush of the rearmost lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor, above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 152,990 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

must suspension bushes have started to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2023 152,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

must suspension bushes have started to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2022 146,760 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 146,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 142,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 138,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,375 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 131,252 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 131,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 117,001 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers/sill covers/under trays fitted

item removed from windscreen

lambda reading just met

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 116,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers/sill covers/under trays fitted

item removed from windscreen

lambda reading just met

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 111,699 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 111,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,807 miles

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

e/m/l light on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Engine oil at minimum level

Wiper linkage worn but still clearing windscreen correctly

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Engine oil at minimum level

Wiper linkage worn but still clearing windscreen correctly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 65,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,572 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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DJ53 HUG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DJ53 HUG, 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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DJ53 HUG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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