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OW53 AYO

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,353 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,547 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2022 120,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,015 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,995 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 108,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 79,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,839 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,540 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2012 53,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,963 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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OW53 AYO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OW53 AYO, 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 OW53 AYO registered?

OW53 AYO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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