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BW53 JHJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,108 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,636 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m/light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear boot lid damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 54,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished all around sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,846 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished all around sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,994 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,994 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 45,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,172 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 43,172 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,601 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 JHJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

BW53 JHJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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