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EN53 YBJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,064 mi
Last recorded162,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 162,064 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 162,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2025 152,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 152,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,369 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 137,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick frodo broke away from pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,392 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 131,242 miles

advise o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush worn but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge and is near minimum of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth advise to replace

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 121,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower cornner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes slightly perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes slightly perished and starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,057 miles

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

screen cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2018 117,057 miles

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,980 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,812 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 82,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,576 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,998 miles

rear brake pads wearing low approx 30% remaining

rear tyres worn close to wear limit indicators

Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,467 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads worn very low

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,261 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 YBJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 YBJ registered?

EN53 YBJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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