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BC04 AWZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 138,755 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 138,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,952 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,507 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,107 miles

drive shaft boot leaking

head lights dull

Fail 6 Dec 2017 123,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

drive shaft boot leaking

head lights dull

Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,876 miles

Power steering fluid low

exhaust corroded play in ball joints

Fail 6 Dec 2016 118,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded play in ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,336 miles

slight play in balljoints

Fail 16 Dec 2015 113,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in balljoints

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,508 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight play in ball joints

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both fdront and rear brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing low

slight play in ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear in front suspension ball joints

Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear in front suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2012 97,856 miles

slight play in bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,178 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in bottom ball joints

Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in bottom ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,993 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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BC04 AWZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BC04 AWZ, 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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BC04 AWZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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