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BF04 URZ

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,874 mi
Last recorded202,874 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 URZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 202,874 miles

Coolant leak Bottle area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine stabiliser mount worn

Nearside Front Mirror glass , delaminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, shock bolts to it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall heavily cracked starting to split no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 202,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Bottle area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine stabiliser mount worn

Nearside Front Mirror glass , delaminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, shock bolts to it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall heavily cracked starting to split no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 200,755 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror is delaminating ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front suspension arm bush's worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant is below min

Fail 9 Mar 2022 200,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak on centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat back is insecure on back rest pin (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing pad is missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc worn, pitted and scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror is delaminating ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front suspension arm bush's worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant is below min

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 192,750 miles

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

emissions close to limits

Pass 22 Jan 2019 188,567 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 180,219 miles

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Jan 2018 180,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

wipers smearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint and around centre box (7.1.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2016 168,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 168,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s washer poor

Pass 25 Jul 2015 161,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 154,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 144,567 miles

Advise O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2013 144,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2012 136,211 miles

child seat offside rear seabelt not checked

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear tyre worn edges

Fail 24 May 2012 136,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat offside rear seabelt not checked

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 16 May 2011 224,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 211,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 190,991 miles

small crack in the nearside rear light unit.

Pass 2 Mar 2008 173,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 135,330 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 URZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF04 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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