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BW53 YKD

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,221 mi
Last recorded121,221 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,221 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,601 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,601 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,855 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,969 miles

EML on, exhaust deteriorated, multi guards fitted, o/s front link bush deteriorating, front brake discs deteriorated, rear brake minor binding, rear indicators fading

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,460 miles

minor corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules.

minor visual deterioration to suspension bushes but no excesive movement found.

nsf lower balljoint has play close to limit.

under guards fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,468 miles

EML on, exhaust skin deteriorated, n/s rear brake binding, front roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,889 miles

exhaust deteriorated, multi guards fitted, n/s rear brake binding slightly, n/s rear indicator bulb fading

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 92,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,264 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,675 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,796 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 YKD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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