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MW53 JOA

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 138,181 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 135,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,340 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 125,340 miles

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,805 miles

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

advise security of under tray on o/s front.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,805 miles

advise security of under tray on o/s front.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 104,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front wiperblades leaving lines

powersteering pipe connected from the pump to rack is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,301 miles

vehicle fitted with under guards covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle fitted with under guards covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 61,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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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MW53 JOA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MW53 JOA, 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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MW53 JOA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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