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B24 SSC

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,213 mi
Last recorded136,213 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 SSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 136,213 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 136,213 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,946 miles

EML light flickered on and then removed from view

Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,807 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 126,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 116,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,256 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear seat belt catch cover broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 78,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 72,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,967 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

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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B24 SSC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B24 SSC, 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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What year was B24 SSC registered?

B24 SSC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is B24 SSC safe to buy?

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