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BF04 ZTZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 126,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,249 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,249 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached engine under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,116 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 235/45/17

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges plus cracked on tread area 235/45/17

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,701 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,190 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,190 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 20 Jul 2012 89,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,396 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 64,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 42,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning too stop on caliper

small cut in n/s/f tyre face

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

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 ZTZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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