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ET53 HCJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 150,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 150,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 116,645 miles

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition.No leaks at time of test.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust flexible joint in poor condition.No leaks at time of test.

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,198 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to fouling nearside wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,934 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 98,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,957 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,546 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2012 65,685 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 11 May 2011 56,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,875 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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ET53 HCJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 ET53 HCJ, 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 ET53 HCJ registered?

ET53 HCJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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