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AJ04 BYU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,699 mi
Last recorded126,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 126,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 126,329 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 125,786 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,340 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,107 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,137 miles

Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 110,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,277 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 101,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,285 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,554 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,664 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,260 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2007 19,192 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 BYU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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