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FT53 BCK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,927 mi
Last recorded186,927 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BCK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 186,927 miles

exhaust centre section heavily corroded no leak of gasses

Fail 18 Aug 2018 186,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section heavily corroded no leak of gasses

Pass 24 Aug 2017 177,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 177,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 166,788 miles

2 high stop lamp bulbs inopritive

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level getting near min

n/s wiper blade slight damage due to chipped screen

plastic under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted

rear inner brake pads getting slightly thin

Fail 20 Dec 2016 166,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2 high stop lamp bulbs inopritive

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level getting near min

n/s wiper blade slight damage due to chipped screen

plastic under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted

rear inner brake pads getting slightly thin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 148,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 132,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front outer tyre wall has cuts

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,943 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,869 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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FT53 BCK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT53 BCK, 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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FT53 BCK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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