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DS53 DZL

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

205,477 mi
Last recorded205,477 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 205,477 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 181,543 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Fail 17 Feb 2018 181,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 167,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,637 miles

track control light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2014 149,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 141,522 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 136,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 131,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 129,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 128,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 124,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 110,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 110,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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 DZL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS53 DZL, 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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DS53 DZL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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