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AP53 JSU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

245,256 mi
Last recorded245,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 245,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 221,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 191,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 191,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 162,026 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 161,866 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,943 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 151,941 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,740 miles

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

engine bay under tray is insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2014 148,704 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine bay under tray is insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,781 miles

Offside reverse light bulb inop

Rear pads getting low

Slight in nearside rear linkrod

Pass 29 Feb 2012 126,116 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 126,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,785 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,730 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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AP53 JSU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 AP53 JSU, 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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AP53 JSU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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