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OV53 EBG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

221,607 mi
Last recorded221,607 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 EBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 221,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 221,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 214,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 213,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 203,231 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 15 Sep 2015 190,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 176,625 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 176,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

rear brake discs corroded

service due

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 160,146 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

e.m.l.light on

o/s/f bottom ball joint possible play/recheck when trackrod end done

Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,371 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,371 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,130 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 129,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 116,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 116,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,729 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,340 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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OV53 EBG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV53 EBG, 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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OV53 EBG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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