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BC04 SXS

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,707 mi
Last recorded56,707 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 56,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,959 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 40,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,765 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,772 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,448 miles

Front outer side wall damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,834 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wing damage

power steerin pump sligtly noise

power steering fluid low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,043 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,966 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 11,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 9,644 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 SXS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 SXS registered?

BC04 SXS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BC04 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 SXS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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