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FV53 SZJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,920 mi
Last recorded199,920 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 199,920 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 199,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 177,960 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators fading in colour.

front and rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

os/f tyre starting to get low on tread.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

slight movement in front suspension arms.

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 147,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators fading in colour.

front and rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

os/f tyre starting to get low on tread.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

slight movement in front suspension arms.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 122,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 103,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 103,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS LIPPED BADLY

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR DISCS LIPPED

Pass 5 Jan 2008 96,205 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 96,200 miles

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 84,350 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 84,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FV53 SZJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV53 SZJ, 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 FV53 SZJ registered?

FV53 SZJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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