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FT53 JVA

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 JVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished and worn shoulders and tread 2mm

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,381 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Traction control light on at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2018 85,381 miles

Bonnet handle damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Traction control light on at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,928 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,973 miles

235/45ZR17

Bonnet release lever damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,184 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,906 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear to both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JVA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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