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BD04 HDX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,929 mi
Last recorded179,929 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 179,929 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 172,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 172,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 165,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2019 165,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 157,122 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing very low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 148,343 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes have deteriorated and have slight play

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s front and rear shock absorbers have slight oil leaks

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear brake hoses slightly perrished

Fail 26 Feb 2017 148,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes have deteriorated and have slight play

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s front and rear shock absorbers have slight oil leaks

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,837 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

rear discs in poor condition. discs are warped, corroded and showing signs of being hot

Fail 24 Mar 2016 139,726 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

rear discs in poor condition. discs are warped, corroded and showing signs of being hot

Pass 14 Mar 2015 131,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,812 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,812 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,249 miles

front discs & pads look worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,249 miles

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

front discs & pads look worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully check outer sills or under body due to plastic covers

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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BD04 HDX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD04 HDX, 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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BD04 HDX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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