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DN53 OCA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four flexi hoses perished and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic floor covers fitted to underside - cannot fully inspect

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,370 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,021 miles

under body covers fitted

under body suspension parts corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,021 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

under body suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,204 miles

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 67,204 miles

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

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

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

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,597 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 59,597 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,688 miles

advise front brake discs warn .also unevenly warn inside faces

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake discs are warn and uneven on the inside face.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers, plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,055 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cut inside tread pattern

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,529 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 39,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf wheel rim damaged

osf tyre edges worn and slight cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,134 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,968 miles

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

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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DN53 OCA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DN53 OCA, 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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DN53 OCA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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