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BW53 JDO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,072 mi
Last recorded253,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 253,072 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 253,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 248,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 246,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 243,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 240,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 237,348 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned components have slight play (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 226,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Dec 2019 226,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2018 212,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four top arm bushes are worn

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2018 212,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four top arm bushes are worn

nearside front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2017 201,345 miles

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

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

all four top arm bushes are slightly split

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 191,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sidewall perishing

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 169,333 miles

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

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

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

some lower components cannot be checked...undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2014 156,478 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

window screen damaged outside of zone

Pass 1 Feb 2013 144,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 139,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 139,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 132,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 126,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,473 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 11,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,063 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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BW53 JDO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW53 JDO, 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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BW53 JDO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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