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DS53 DYO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 142,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 6 Aug 2021 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,264 miles

nsf & osf lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 27 Feb 2020 112,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nsf & osf lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,223 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,964 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,182 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 80,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,921 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,906 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,695 miles

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,015 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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DS53 DYO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS53 DYO, 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 DS53 DYO registered?

DS53 DYO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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