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FT53 BJY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,564 mi
Last recorded160,564 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 160,564 miles

Front SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE

Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside Front BRAKE STICKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHILD LOOSE

Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 155,679 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 152,261 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 146,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 146,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,543 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 130,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

modified exhaust

suspension lowered

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,252 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 BJY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BJY, 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 FT53 BJY registered?

FT53 BJY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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