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FM53 NBD

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

220,701 mi
Last recorded220,701 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 220,701 miles

Front headlights have slight condensation inside lens slightly reducing beam output

Fail 16 Dec 2020 220,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pin bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pin bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside the lens and starting to reduce the beam output

Pass 16 Dec 2019 213,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 213,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 206,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 206,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 196,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 196,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 181,817 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 181,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 164,135 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 133,697 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 133,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,160 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 104,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,477 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,483 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 17 Dec 2008 36,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 36,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,040 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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FM53 NBD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM53 NBD, 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 FM53 NBD registered?

FM53 NBD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NBD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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