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AV54 BFO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,728 mi
Last recorded167,728 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 167,728 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 167,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 164,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 158,337 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2018 151,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 130,306 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 108,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,553 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 81,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,996 miles

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

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 BFO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver 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 AV54 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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