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BD04 SYU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,647 mi
Last recorded197,647 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 197,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 197,647 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 187,651 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 174,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 174,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,893 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 158,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,270 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 143,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 138,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 138,437 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 131,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,276 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 124,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 107,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2007 78,456 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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 SYU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

BD04 SYU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is BD04 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 SYU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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