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DN53 OCO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,527 mi
Last recorded126,527 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 126,527 miles

Front engine mount bush perished

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 117,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 114,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,538 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp out

Offside Rear number plate light out

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,538 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp out

Offside Rear number plate light out

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,053 miles

Central Rear silencer outer skin holed,not leaking,

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

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

Nearside Rear redgistration lamp out,

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing, ()

Spare tyre defective ()

service lamp on,

Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,050 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both separating bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched brake hose ferrel excessively deteriated, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure 15psi

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats missing, ()

Spare tyre defective ()

service lamp on,

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,500 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn and scored.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2010 61,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,074 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 OCO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OCO, 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 DN53 OCO registered?

DN53 OCO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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