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DN53 ULK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,880 mi
Last recorded207,880 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ULK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 207,880 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 207,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,747 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 190,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 178,110 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 177,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 165,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low oil level

Pass 22 Oct 2014 165,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low oil level

Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 138,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 138,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 126,794 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 126,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,996 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ULK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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