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EN53 YBF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,221 mi
Last recorded243,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 243,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 215,075 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 188,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 178,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted unable to see some parts under car

Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has some cuts to sidewall but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 152,700 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has some cuts to sidewall but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 140,563 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 140,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,516 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 95,516 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,324 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,291 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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EN53 YBF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EN53 YBF, 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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EN53 YBF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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