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FT53 AZA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,042 mi
Last recorded222,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 AZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 222,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 222,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 218,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 209,637 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 209,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 200,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 191,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 182,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 169,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 154,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 154,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2012 138,132 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 126,988 miles

OSF Rear top arm dust boot split

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

NS/OSR child seat fitted

OSF Front top arm dust boot split

Slight play in NSF Front lower arm ball joint and possibly top ball joint

Fail 23 Dec 2011 126,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

NS/OSR child seat fitted

OSF Front top arm dust boot split

OSF Rear top arm dust boot split

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight bind to Rear brakes and OSF brake

Slight play in NSF Front lower arm ball joint and possibly top ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2010 116,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,586 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 104,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,190 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre 2to3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,233 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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FT53 AZA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FT53 AZA, 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 FT53 AZA registered?

FT53 AZA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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