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MM53 VGZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,377 mi
Last recorded167,377 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 167,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system going in to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 161,709 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

park brake efficiency 19% minimum required 16%

Fail 25 Apr 2018 161,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

park brake efficiency 19% minimum required 16%

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,139 miles

Nearside Front track rod arm slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 120,648 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 114,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 104,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 100,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 100,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,773 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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MM53 VGZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VGZ, 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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MM53 VGZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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