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EA53 ECD

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,281 mi
Last recorded130,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ECD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,281 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 106,380 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

oil leak

undertray fitted

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,631 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,890 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,430 miles

rear pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,412 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 44,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 28,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,714 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 17,669 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EA53 ECD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 EA53 ECD, 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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EA53 ECD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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