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OW53 AZA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,999 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,132 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,717 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2018 112,717 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads approx 75% worn

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,231 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,685 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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OW53 AZA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OW53 AZA, 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 OW53 AZA registered?

OW53 AZA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is OW53 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 AZA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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