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MD53 CHJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 95,020 miles

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 15 Apr 2020 95,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,085 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seat belt clip surround broken but not affecting belt operation

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre seat belt clip surround broken but not affecting belt operation

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,570 miles

Front discs rusty and pitted on inner faces

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,570 miles

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

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

Front discs rusty and pitted on inner faces

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

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,777 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND LIPPED

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN N/S/R LIGHT LENSE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 76,777 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND LIPPED

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGE

SLIGHT CONDENSATION IN N/S/R LIGHT LENSE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,725 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,940 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,182 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,928 miles

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

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,928 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,338 miles

osf wiper blade smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,371 miles

small split in nearside front outer tyre wall.

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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MD53 CHJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MD53 CHJ, 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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MD53 CHJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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