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EF53 OTZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,757 mi
Last recorded134,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,757 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,757 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 127,568 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 127,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 121,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 115,897 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,247 miles

Ecu light on

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper linkage seizing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper linkage seizing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 69,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,628 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,856 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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EF53 OTZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 OTZ, 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 EF53 OTZ registered?

EF53 OTZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is EF53 OTZ safe to buy?

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