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BD04 SYR

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,561 mi
Last recorded191,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 191,561 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

all mechanical components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 180,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 142,131 miles

central locking faulty intermittent boot locking mechanism

Fail 5 May 2016 142,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

central locking faulty intermittent boot locking mechanism

Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,078 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 135,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,828 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

front shockers getting weak

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play front and rear drop links

some play nearside bottom balljoint

Fail 8 Aug 2012 109,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

front shockers getting weak

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

some play front and rear drop links

some play nearside bottom balljoint

Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,470 miles

rear discs lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2009 760,104 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 76,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,925 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 72,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,419 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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BD04 SYR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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What year was BD04 SYR registered?

BD04 SYR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is BD04 SYR safe to buy?

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