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OW53 BZU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

207,609 mi
Last recorded207,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 207,609 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/sperished and starting to split upper forward and upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in holder (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

auto gear take up snatchey on pullaway

Fail 4 Jun 2019 207,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/sperished and starting to split upper forward and upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in holder (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

auto gear take up snatchey on pullaway

Fail 29 May 2019 207,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 191,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 172,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 172,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2016 160,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 125,183 miles

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Fail 19 May 2014 125,183 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2013 117,179 miles

Brake discs corroding

Pass 4 May 2012 109,358 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2011 101,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,045 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2009 77,450 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 67,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,164 miles

Nearside 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)

near side head light close to legal limit

rear number plate insecure

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 BZU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OW53 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

OW53 BZU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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