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MW53 YZA

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,771 mi
Last recorded180,771 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 180,771 miles

crack & chips on windscreen

slight run out front brakes

Fail 3 Apr 2018 180,771 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

crack & chips on windscreen

slight run out front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,921 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 147,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 147,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,774 miles

Damage to near side rear tyre (outer side wall)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,151 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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MW53 YZA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MW53 YZA, 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 YZA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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