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BW53 JFU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,815 mi
Last recorded132,815 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 132,815 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 132,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 118,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 111,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,465 miles

rear indicators faded

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

rear indicators faded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

o/s/r tyre a little low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,522 miles

o/s/r tyre a little low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,493 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f and n /s/f anti roll bar link bushes slight wear

Fail 14 Jul 2011 91,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f and n /s/f anti roll bar link bushes slight wear

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 83,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,419 miles

nearside mirror cracked...

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,014 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 JFU 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 BW53 JFU, 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 BW53 JFU registered?

BW53 JFU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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