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HD53 YAF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 166,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre tread depth on 3mm,edghes are bald,may require to attention

engine oil leaking

traction control light is on

underside tray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 166,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre tread depth on 3mm,edghes are bald,may require to attention

engine oil leaking

traction control light is on

underside tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 155,301 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 155,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Jun 2015 145,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 145,974 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2014 136,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn unevenly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 131,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 125,960 miles

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

deep cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 3 May 2012 125,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

deep cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f suspension,forward arm,play in the ball joint

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 9 May 2011 121,485 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate discolouring

some play in the o/s steering track rod end

Fail 3 May 2011 121,485 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear number plate discolouring

some play in the o/s steering track rod end

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,884 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

some play in the o/s steering track rod end

some play in the o/s/f upper,rearward suspension arm outer ball joint

Fail 26 Apr 2010 115,884 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pads worn very low

some play in the o/s steering track rod end

some play in the o/s/f upper,rearward suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 1 May 2009 103,531 miles

ADVISE N/S WIPER BLADE IS REPLACED

N/S TRACK ROD END,GAITER SPLIT

Fail 1 May 2009 103,531 miles

ADVISE N/S WIPER BLADE IS REPLACED

N/S TRACK ROD END,GAITER SPLIT

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 94,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,616 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (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 YAF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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