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ET53 HCK

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,197 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 96,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,505 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,505 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,544 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,908 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 31,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ET53 HCK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 HCK registered?

ET53 HCK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 HCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 HCK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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