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FT53 BCO

2004 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,135 mi
Last recorded143,135 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,135 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 143,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 131,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

offside rear brake pad - anti-rattle clip not fitted correctly

Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

offside rear brake pad - anti-rattle clip not fitted correctly

Pass 28 Nov 2012 115,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 115,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,320 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,867 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 84,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,496 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 63,496 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 16 Jan 2008 52,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,013 miles

1) Front tyres wearing on edges (2mm). † †2) N/S Rear tyre on (2mm). Min requirement 1.6mm.

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 BCO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FT53 BCO, 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 BCO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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