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AP53 JUK

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,415 mi
Last recorded197,415 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 197,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 197,414 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 183,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 185,521 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 172,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 15 Aug 2017 172,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 164,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 164,133 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,496 miles

Brake fluid level low

Chip in windscreen

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system corroded and weak at rear

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded on inside

Rear brake flexi ferules corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 154,496 miles

Brake fluid level low

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Chip in windscreen

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system corroded and weak at rear

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

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

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

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded on inside

Rear brake flexi ferules corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 140,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 140,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,972 miles

front and rear suspension mounts worn brake flex ferrels rusty n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 122,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,150 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,894 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,277 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,693 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 JUK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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