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FM53 EJY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,945 mi
Last recorded202,945 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 EJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 202,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 199,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 193,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 187,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 184,057 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 179,878 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 175,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 163,734 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 163,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 146,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 146,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,119 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

n/s windscreen washers poor aim.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,116 miles

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

n/s windscreen washers poor aim.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 97,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,857 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 58,701 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,152 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 EJY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM53 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

FM53 EJY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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