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BC04 SYE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,369 mi
Last recorded211,369 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 211,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 211,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 185,944 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/ s / r/ wheel binding

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 162,211 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 162,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 130,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,318 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened heavely corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,279 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,928 miles

rear brake pads low and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,393 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,396 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 SYE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 SYE, 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 SYE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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