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HD53 NEF

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,315 mi
Last recorded190,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 NEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 190,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 187,406 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 187,334 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 181,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 172,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 172,070 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 165,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 165,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 157,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 155,735 miles

rear tyres perished & slightly cracked between tread

Fail 9 Feb 2015 155,734 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished & slightly cracked between tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 141,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 141,781 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 132,370 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 132,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 118,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 118,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,209 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,273 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 NEF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD53 NEF, 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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HD53 NEF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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