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FX53 VHU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,279 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,214 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,878 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,607 miles

Crack in windscreen above tax disc, not view.

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

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

Slight wear in both front c-links.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,607 miles

Crack in windscreen above tax disc, not view.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight wear in both front c-links.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,182 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)

front discs and pads worn low

rear discs and pads worn low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,174 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,620 miles

adise front pads just about worn to warning sensor

advis nsr pad getting low

advise both plastic sleeves on rear anti roll bar crasked and split

advise osf wiper sipping on screen

Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,520 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FX53 VHU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX53 VHU, 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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FX53 VHU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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