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HD53 ELX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,753 mi
Last recorded215,753 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 215,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 215,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 212,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 203,877 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 11 Sep 2017 192,045 miles

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

osf nsf anti roll bar links have small amount of play

Fail 2 Sep 2017 191,675 miles

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

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

osf nsf anti roll bar links have small amount of play

Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,424 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 173,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 167,021 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

os and ns top suspension arm bushes deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 154,558 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts on the outer walls no cords visable

Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,330 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 137,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 129,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 125,501 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 121,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 121,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 114,740 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,434 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 ELX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HD53 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

HD53 ELX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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