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BC04 SYS

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,239 mi
Last recorded216,239 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 216,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 216,228 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 203,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 182,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 170,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 169,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 164,598 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 161,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 158,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 155,647 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 152,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,858 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 145,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 141,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 141,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 140,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 133,341 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 133,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 126,250 miles

front inner brake pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 116,243 miles

*REAR BRAKE PADS LOW EARLY REPLACMENT REQ*

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 104,657 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 104,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SYS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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