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DS53 FPK

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 167,479 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 159,298 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,292 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,967 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts have slight run out (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 150,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb could be in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts have slight run out (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 142,183 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 141,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear most arm inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front most arm has worn joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most arm has slight lift in ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most arm inner rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 127,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked on passenger side lower corner

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,817 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre size fitted 205/55/16v

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

first smoke emissions test failed . system very smokey .

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,654 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine undertray fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered by plastic flooring

Pass 21 Dec 2010 91,945 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes front to rear are covered by plastic flooring.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes front to rear are covered by plastic flooring.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,562 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 FPK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS53 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

DS53 FPK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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