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BC04 JVK

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

251,683 mi
Last recorded251,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2022 251,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded and holed both sides on lower suspension arm mounting brackets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 26 Jan 2021 238,533 miles

Emissions result borderline

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 229,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 220,621 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 212,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 212,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch liner (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 197,762 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 197,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 185,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 173,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 156,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,650 miles

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

front bumper damage

Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,770 miles

damage to nearside

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,956 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 85,956 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body damage to n/s/f

Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n s f wing and bumper

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,591 miles

damage to n s f wing and bumper

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,215 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 JVK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

BC04 JVK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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