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MM53 YSJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,967 mi
Last recorded155,967 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 155,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 155,965 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 131,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,828 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine undertray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 120,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine undertray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush worn

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 105,543 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush worn

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 86,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 86,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 75,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 75,329 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 May 2013 69,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 69,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,679 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 26,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,163 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 21,161 miles

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

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

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 YSJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MM53 YSJ, 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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MM53 YSJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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