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BT53 VMA

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,121 mi
Last recorded236,121 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 236,121 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 236,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 229,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 214,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 206,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 206,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 197,417 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 197,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 181,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 163,822 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 135,013 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 113,737 miles

Nearside 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 19 Feb 2008 99,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,114 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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,114 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

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 VMA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

BT53 VMA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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