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ET53 HYJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,381 mi
Last recorded102,381 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 85,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,368 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,262 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,487 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 HYJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

ET53 HYJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is ET53 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 HYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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