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BF04 UUK

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,766 mi
Last recorded173,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 UUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 173,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 173,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,233 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 168,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 164,372 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 164,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear light broke, showing white

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 159,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 157,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 153,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH INNER BACK RUBBERS WORN BOTH SIDES RADIUS LOWERS RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SHARP EDGE ON FRONT WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 150,080 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 150,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 147,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,564 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,564 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 125,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 91,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rerar tyres tread low/cracking/uneven wear [235/45y17 mich/prim]

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,960 miles

rerar tyres tread low/cracking/uneven wear [235/45y17 mich/prim]

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,993 miles

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,781 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 UUK is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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