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SA53 MCD

2015 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A468,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,230 miles

Central Rear rear windscreen washer nozzle not spraying.

Nearside Front Head light leveling device damaged but still working and adjusting headlights to the right height.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Straight) arm bush that shock absorber goes through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush staring to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Straight) arm bush that shock absorber goes through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush staring to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield slightly detached from mounting point at exhaust backbox but not likely to fall off.

Fail 18 May 2026 114,228 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear rear windscreen washer nozzle not spraying.

Nearside Front Head light leveling device damaged but still working and adjusting headlights to the right height.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Straight) arm bush that shock absorber goes through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush staring to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Straight) arm bush that shock absorber goes through. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bush staring to wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield slightly detached from mounting point at exhaust backbox but not likely to fall off.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 103,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 102,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,206 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 89,200 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 74,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 55,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 55,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,110 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,471 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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SA53 MCD is a 2015 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,651 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 SA53 MCD, 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 11 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA53 MCD is a 2015 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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