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HD53 CAU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,661 mi
Last recorded107,661 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perished /no play

Fail 26 Oct 2023 107,661 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perished /no play

Pass 28 Oct 2022 103,245 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 103,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,647 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vacuum leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 90,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

vacuum leak

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,152 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Over sills fitted

Off side front tyre on limit, advise replaced

Fail 23 Oct 2019 83,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side front tyre on limit, advise replaced

Over sills fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,745 miles

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps causing aim to be affected but not serverely

Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,169 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle has restricted movement.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers jerky fronts

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,123 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,026 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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HD53 CAU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HD53 CAU, 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 HD53 CAU registered?

HD53 CAU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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