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BD04 XHR

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

231,693 mi
Last recorded231,693 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 231,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 231,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 216,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 198,269 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 183,573 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 183,573 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 169,721 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 169,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 154,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both c links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 102,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 93,410 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2010 89,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 84,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 80,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,178 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 XHR 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 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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

BD04 XHR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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