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AV54 BFL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

267,535 mi
Last recorded267,535 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 267,535 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 267,464 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nail in offside rear tyre tread.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 255,043 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer mount both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of car (2.7.3)

Oil leak offside front

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white light both sides of car (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 255,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (5.4.2)

Check Engine warning lamp on

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer mount both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of car (2.7.3)

Oil leak offside front

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white light both sides of car (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 235,287 miles

Tyres wearing on both shoulders shoulders all round

Fail 3 Jan 2017 235,287 miles

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

Tyres wearing on both shoulders shoulders all round

Pass 14 Aug 2015 220,227 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2014 196,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slightly smokey during emissions test

Pass 29 Aug 2013 174,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre worn on outer

osf tyre worn inner edge, nsf tyre worn on edges

slightly smokey during test

Fail 16 Aug 2013 173,338 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre worn on outer

osf tyre worn inner edge, nsf tyre worn on edges

slightly smokey during test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,027 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 149,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

front wipers starting to smear

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

only just met required emissions limit

rear brake discs worn and lipped

service light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,405 miles

all brake discs show some wear, advise replace discs at next pad change

all tyres worn close to limit, measured between 1.6mm and 2mm tread remaining

n/s headlight dip beam has reduced light output

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,066 miles

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

smoke test passed after second test due to excess smoke on first test,

Fail 20 Aug 2009 79,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

smoke test passed after second test due to excess smoke on first test,

Fail 28 Aug 2008 59,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,883 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,425 miles

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

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

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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AV54 BFL 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 63.2%.

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 AV54 BFL, 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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AV54 BFL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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