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BF04 TPY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 TPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 132,681 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 132,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 118,121 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

exhaust heatshields loose backbox

Fail 18 Dec 2018 117,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure light unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

exhaust heatshields loose backbox

Pass 27 Dec 2017 105,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 105,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has run flat damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

Oil leak from engine and gearbox area ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 84,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 77,877 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,896 miles

both front disc's corroded on inner edge but still have brake results.

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,175 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (235/40zr18)

EML ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 51,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,322 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,938 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 21,260 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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BF04 TPY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF04 TPY, 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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BF04 TPY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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