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AP53 JUO

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,867 mi
Last recorded176,867 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2022 176,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one stud from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 164,352 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses cracking at parts(no inner chord exposed)

N/S/R anti roll bar d-bush worn

O/S/R link bar has slight movement

Fail 15 Sep 2021 164,352 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses cracking at parts(no inner chord exposed)

N/S/R anti roll bar d-bush worn

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

O/S/R link bar has slight movement

Pass 21 Sep 2020 152,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 152,448 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 145,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 145,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 135,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 126,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 115,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable support broken, however being supported by undertray.

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,739 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,422 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,406 miles

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

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

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 JUO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JUO, 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 AP53 JUO registered?

AP53 JUO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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