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BT53 LEF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,788 mi
Last recorded183,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 LEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 183,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlamps slightly insecure, but not affecting beam image

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 183,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached wheel bearing carrier has 2 two bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlamps slightly insecure, but not affecting beam image

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 173,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 171,362 miles

Central Front Air freshener removed from mirror prior to testing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small crack on edge of screen but not encroaching on swept area. (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 171,362 miles

Central Front Air freshener removed from mirror prior to testing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small crack on edge of screen but not encroaching on swept area. (8.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 167,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 167,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 164,596 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 160,370 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,784 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 146,657 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,845 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 135,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 128,229 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 123,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 106,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 96,753 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,818 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre very worn on edge and nail in tread

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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BT53 LEF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT53 LEF, 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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BT53 LEF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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