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BC04 JVL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,076 miles

mil light pre 2008

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 314,079 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Seat belt buckle missing centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 127,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine under tray insecure

Fail 28 May 2016 120,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine under tray insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 80,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,013 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 JVL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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