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BA04 CZJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,280 mi
Last recorded145,280 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,280 miles

Both front tyres worn very heavy & scrub on there edges -very close to excess-

Both rear tyres worn heavy on edges

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread -close to excess-

Slight play from both front lower suspension arm bushes (rear most)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 145,275 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame fractured rear most cross-section of front subfram / ghearbox mounting fractured / split (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe to metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn very heavy & scrub on there edges -very close to excess-

Both rear tyres worn heavy on edges

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread -close to excess-

Slight play from both front lower suspension arm bushes (rear most)

Pass 7 May 2015 133,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 133,620 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 123,886 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 May 2014 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 110,549 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edge

Fail 2 May 2012 102,964 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 102,964 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,986 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 100,982 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 94,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,573 miles

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

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

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

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

rear anti-roll bar outer stops splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,807 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,129 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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BA04 CZJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BA04 CZJ, 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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BA04 CZJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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