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MM53 OTZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,318 mi
Last recorded199,318 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 OTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 199,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 199,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 199,303 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 181,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,530 miles

front discs worn

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 169,928 miles

both front tyres on limit both front flexi hoses cracked on limit n/s/r tyre low

Fail 30 Dec 2015 169,920 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limit both front flexi hoses cracked on limit n/s/r tyre low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 167,027 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 159,426 miles

front no.plate damaged

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 148,322 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2012 137,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 125,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 115,537 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 105,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,834 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 60,990 miles

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

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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MM53 OTZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MM53 OTZ, 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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What year was MM53 OTZ registered?

MM53 OTZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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