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BC04 SYR

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,104 mi
Last recorded228,104 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 228,104 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 219,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 210,604 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 210,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NS/OS (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 201,984 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint NS/OS (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 201,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint NS/OS (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 197,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 194,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 192,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 178,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 178,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 126,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,167 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 147,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 126,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,365 miles

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

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 SYR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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