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FT53 GXM

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 GXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 143,534 miles

Chip in lower zone 'a' of windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 143,534 miles

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

Chip in lower zone 'a' of windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,405 miles

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

all upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Fail 5 Oct 2015 132,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 110,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,193 miles

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

both front flex hose slight cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,894 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,859 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 GXM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

FT53 GXM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is FT53 GXM safe to buy?

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