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BW53 JHE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 142,538 miles

Engine management light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Offside mirror held with selotape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 142,538 miles

Engine management light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Offside mirror held with selotape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 140,495 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 140,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 138,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 132,614 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 126,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 116,243 miles

engine management light displayed

under vehicle covered in plastics

Pass 3 May 2008 104,097 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,463 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JHE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

BW53 JHE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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