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FH53 WHB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,968 mi
Last recorded137,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,968 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front BJ part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,392 miles

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,510 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,973 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,975 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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FH53 WHB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FH53 WHB, 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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FH53 WHB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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