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MJ53 YUG

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,733 mi
Last recorded185,733 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YUG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 185,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 174,990 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 174,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 164,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 164,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Retaining bolt sheared off in anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both - Cannot check wiper efficiency (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,030 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 159,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and deep cut outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 145,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread.nearside outer sidewall cut

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 107,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,465 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,682 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,597 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 12 Jan 2009 76,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,144 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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MJ53 YUG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ53 YUG, 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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MJ53 YUG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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