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BD04 UXA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,088 mi
Last recorded170,088 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 UXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 170,088 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake bind

Fail 28 Mar 2023 170,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

tyres low pressure

Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,774 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp lens

small chip on window screen

Pass 9 Mar 2021 157,984 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 157,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,686 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

2/ n/s rear tyre near limits and worn on inside edge

3/ o/s rear tyre becoming worn

4/ slight damage to o/s front seat belt webbing

5/ both head lights becoming dull

6/ both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,235 miles

1/ rear brake pads and discs becoming worn

2/ both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,157 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,935 miles

1. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view at time of test.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,671 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,908 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)

n/s/r sidewall tyre split

Pass 6 May 2011 57,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 57,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,728 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,726 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,265 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,084 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 UXA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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