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AJ04 BYP

2004 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,544 mi
Last recorded137,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 137,544 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 117,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 117,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear outer sidewall and tread wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,360 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,516 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,202 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seats down at time of test

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,879 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,879 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,028 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,028 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Mar 2013 83,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,278 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER TYRE WALL.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,005 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,217 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,893 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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AJ04 BYP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ04 BYP, 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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AJ04 BYP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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