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EN53 CHJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,854 mi
Last recorded144,854 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,687 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)

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,669 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

engine man light on

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,026 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 165,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 154,213 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 139,539 miles

Front brake discs excessively lipped and worn

Front pads low

Offside rear light outer lense cracked

Rear brake discs excessively lipped and worn

Rear pads low

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper arm broken and has excessive play

Pass 8 Jan 2010 118,805 miles

front and rear break discs visually corroded

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,205 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 58,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,522 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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EN53 CHJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 EN53 CHJ, 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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EN53 CHJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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