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MM53 UBU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,581 mi
Last recorded143,581 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,581 miles

Coolant leak.

Front Registration plate damaged.

It is the responsibility of the presenter to ensure that the vehicle is in a clean testable condition (mud).

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Both. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 143,491 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak.

Front Registration plate damaged.

It is the responsibility of the presenter to ensure that the vehicle is in a clean testable condition (mud).

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,472 miles

Both front tyres are wearing.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 126,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R tyres getting low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 117,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R tyres getting low on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 109,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front & rear brake disc's worn

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,296 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake disc's worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,629 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,039 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,075 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)

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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MM53 UBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM53 UBU, 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 MM53 UBU registered?

MM53 UBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is MM53 UBU safe to buy?

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