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AD53 BYZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,530 mi
Last recorded184,530 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 184,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 184,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 182,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 174,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play URGENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play URGENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Wishbone , rear bushes, URGENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 174,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play URGENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play URGENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Wishbone , rear bushes, URGENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Not leaking but have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 169,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 169,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 166,958 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 166,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 161,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 155,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 145,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,535 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,369 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,038 miles

1.n/s headlamp dip beam reflecter some play evident

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,822 miles

†Windscreen washers quite poor.

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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AD53 BYZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 AD53 BYZ, 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 AD53 BYZ registered?

AD53 BYZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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