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VN53 VBK

2004 Audi Convertible

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,629 mi
Last recorded171,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi Convertible67,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VBK
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 171,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 138,837 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,017 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms bushes split (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 134,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms bushes split (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed and also uneven wear inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed and also uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 58,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,651 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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VN53 VBK is a 2004 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 67,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN53 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Audi Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN53 VBK registered?

VN53 VBK is a 2004 Audi Convertible, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VN53 VBK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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