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GD53 CYE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,986 mi
Last recorded207,986 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 207,986 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 207,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 202,388 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 202,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 194,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 185,208 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 185,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 171,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 169,106 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 169,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 159,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 148,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,135 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 101,531 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 101,531 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,737 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,745 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 28,071 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,780 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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GD53 CYE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD53 CYE, 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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GD53 CYE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is GD53 CYE safe to buy?

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