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BF04 ZVG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,007 mi
Last recorded207,007 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 207,007 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator drive belt worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear boot lid operated by cord

Fail 8 Oct 2024 207,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear arm ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator drive belt worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear ABS loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear boot lid operated by cord

Pass 21 Sep 2023 193,373 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 193,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 184,496 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 184,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 168,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,248 miles

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 158,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,632 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 147,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 134,056 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 134,053 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 110,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 110,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,291 miles

both front tyres close to limit .......

wet test .......

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,022 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 76,744 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,116 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 ZVG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVG, 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 BF04 ZVG registered?

BF04 ZVG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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