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HT53 AEG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,288 mi
Last recorded151,288 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 151,288 miles

All front top suspension arm inner bushes are cracking and perishing

All rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Os front sill edge is corroded

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 151,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All front top suspension arm inner bushes are cracking and perishing

All rear suspension components are corroded

Ns rear side lights are not as bright as off side

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Os front sill edge is corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 147,024 miles

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Stone chip in screen

Wrong wattage bulb fitted to rear

Fail 19 Jul 2019 147,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Stone chip in screen

Wrong wattage bulb fitted to rear

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,480 miles

Os rear tyre has worn low on edge

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 126,813 miles

All 4 brake hoses are cracking and perishing

Both front tyres are worn to 2.5mm [235/45/17]

Ns washer is poor

Ns wiper is smeary

Os rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Jul 2016 126,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

All 4 brake hoses are cracking and perishing

Both front tyres are worn to 2.5mm [235/45/17]

Ns washer is poor

Ns wiper is smeary

Os rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,374 miles

Both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,716 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3.5mm [235/45/17]

Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,512 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres have worn to 3.5mm [235/45/17]

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,761 miles

front brake hoses staring to become poor

rear brake hoses starting to become poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,513 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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HT53 AEG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT53 AEG, 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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HT53 AEG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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