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BC04 BVT

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,334 mi
Last recorded157,334 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 BVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 157,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 156,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 155,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 154,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 152,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 150,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 148,661 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 146,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 146,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,669 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,865 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,927 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,759 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 BVT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC04 BVT, 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 BC04 BVT registered?

BC04 BVT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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