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AD53 WPY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,266 mi
Last recorded191,266 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 191,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 182,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 177,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 177,053 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 167,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,522 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 158,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached front arm [outer] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front arm/bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 145,568 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 106,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,478 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 99,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,035 miles

pans

Fail 4 Jan 2011 74,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

pans

Fail 20 Jan 2010 65,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,993 miles

nearside rear lamp inner bulb not operating (bulb now replaced and checked OK)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear lamp inner bulb not operating (bulb now replaced and checked OK)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,886 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 34,778 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,778 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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AD53 WPY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AD53 WPY, 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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AD53 WPY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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