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MD53 GZW

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

234,647 mi
Last recorded234,647 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 GZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 234,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 207,282 miles

Air con pump noisy

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2022 207,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air con pump noisy

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2022 205,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Aux belt tensioner faulty, possibility it could cause further damage.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just passed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

wear in all front suspension arm bushes but no movement found.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 197,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 188,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

plastic covers fitted

service due light on

Fail 9 May 2019 188,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket corroded and broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. still on lower limit after adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

plastic covers fitted

service due light on

Pass 21 May 2018 181,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 181,663 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 169,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 162,259 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 162,259 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)

Pass 19 May 2014 151,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 151,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,958 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 123,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 123,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 110,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,301 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,102 miles

front tyres low 2055516w dunlops

Fail 5 Feb 2008 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres low 2055516w dunlops

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,523 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,523 miles

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

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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MD53 GZW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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