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HD53 OAE

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,485 mi
Last recorded272,485 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 272,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 272,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 270,292 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 269,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 263,514 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 257,328 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 249,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 240,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM'S, REAR BUSH'S (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 240,032 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM'S, REAR BUSH'S (2.4.G.2)

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 230,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 230,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 219,240 miles

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2015 219,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 208,268 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

Both front and rear brake discs worn

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 208,268 miles

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

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 191,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 187,989 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 187,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 180,039 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 169,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 156,863 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 156,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 147,249 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 130,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 97,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 97,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 OAE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

HD53 OAE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is HD53 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 OAE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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