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BT53 OUY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,145 miles

both front front tyres worn low in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,236 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,310 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,579 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2011 79,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

fuel additive

offside front tyre outer wall damage

oil level below minimum half ltr added

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

oil level over full

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,313 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 57,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 52,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,759 miles

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

fuel addative

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

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 OUY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OUY, 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 BT53 OUY registered?

BT53 OUY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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