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MC53 CCE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

262,745 mi
Last recorded262,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 CCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 262,745 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 251,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 241,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 228,321 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 218,011 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 204,718 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside also rear spring mounting areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 194,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 186,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cover fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 186,276 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cover fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 176,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 176,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 163,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 149,810 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 149,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 136,644 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 136,644 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,207 miles

rear seats were folded away at the time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 108,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,383 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,382 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,711 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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MC53 CCE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MC53 CCE, 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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MC53 CCE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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