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AA04 BEX

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,995 mi
Last recorded187,995 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 BEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 187,995 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cannot stedy rpm (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 184,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 181,886 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 181,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 171,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 155,816 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

engine malfunction lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 13 Oct 2015 155,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting on inner wall exposing carcass (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass deteriorated

engine malfunction lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 11 Oct 2014 143,511 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 143,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,305 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread approx 3mm,o/s front tyre tread less than 4mm

Fail 11 Oct 2013 127,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre tread approx 3mm,o/s front tyre tread less than 4mm

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 113,887 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Unever wear on inside edge on offside rear tyre

brake pad low warning light on

vehicle due service inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2011 100,844 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 100,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 87,850 miles

N/s front tyre worn to limit.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 77,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,743 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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AA04 BEX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AA04 BEX, 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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AA04 BEX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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