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FM53 BPV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,853 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front arb links worn

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 97,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front arb links worn

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,242 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear upper suspension arms corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,305 miles

front arb bushes slightly worn

rear pads worn thin

rear suspension bushes slightlyworn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,786 miles

front arb bushes slightly worn

front no plate slightly deteriorated

rear subframe slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,244 miles

front brakes imbalanced

incorrect front brake discs corroded

offside front sub frame welded

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 91,243 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes imbalanced

incorrect front brake discs corroded

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,665 miles

Front arb bushes slightly worn

Rear sub frame corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,580 miles

Front brake flexy pipes perished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,526 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,691 miles

engine management light on

front tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,691 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,176 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

headlights slightly deteriorated

servive light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,922 miles

air bag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,106 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,318 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,096 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,354 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,354 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 35,733 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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FM53 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FM53 BPV, 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 FM53 BPV registered?

FM53 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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