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DN53 OCJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,413 mi
Last recorded166,413 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 166,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 166,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,772 miles

Central Front Lower Engine undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,625 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,098 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,981 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 142,546 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low

Offside Front tyre tread depth low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 128,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 64,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,800 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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DN53 OCJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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