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AY53 JPJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,399 mi
Last recorded218,399 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 218,399 miles

General corrsion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 206,181 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 192,477 miles

Brake discs, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front and rear brake pads very low and brake wear indicator illuminated

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

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 6 Mar 2017 192,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake discs, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front and rear brake pads very low and brake wear indicator illuminated

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 174,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 174,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 154,443 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 154,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 121,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 111,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,133 miles

under bonnet and underside of vehicle covered in plastic trays

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,240 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,608 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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AY53 JPJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY53 JPJ, 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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AY53 JPJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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