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B17 BFD

2004 Audi A4

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,300 mi
Last recorded212,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 212,300 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 212,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 193,886 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 185,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 185,734 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak what appears to be oil leaking from exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 177,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 May 2019 157,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 149,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 140,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 23 May 2016 129,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 111,590 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside and offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

offside rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 12 May 2014 92,461 miles

all four tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 May 2013 84,679 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2012 75,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,061 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,925 miles

Both front tyers worn O/S/F 2.5mm N/S/F 2.0 mm Both front tyers worn on inner edge not to centre 3/4

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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B17 BFD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B17 BFD, 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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B17 BFD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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