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BC04 JWL

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,328 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,222 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to limit on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,026 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,501 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low!!!

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 JWL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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