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BT53 USB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 USB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 151,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions checked no readings

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2016 145,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions checked no readings

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2015 141,131 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fuel leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 137,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fuel leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,937 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 103,213 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 94,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,418 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,510 miles

tyres wearing to various degrees

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 USB 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 64.7%.

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 BT53 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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