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BF53 RVJ

2004 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,256 mi
Last recorded215,256 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 215,256 miles

Front Engine undertray damaged

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 209,808 miles

Front Engine undertray damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inside and outside edges but satisfies minimum requirements. Would strongly advise replacing tyre ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 209,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Engine undertray damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inside and outside edges but satisfies minimum requirements. Would strongly advise replacing tyre ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 200,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 200,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 190,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 190,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 179,620 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 179,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 169,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 169,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 front tyre worn on inside and outside edges. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT !

Pass 20 Apr 2013 159,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 159,113 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 151,538 miles

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

noise from front of engine, needs alt belt removed to check

Fail 18 Jan 2012 151,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

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

noise from front of engine, needs alt belt removed to check

Pass 5 Jan 2011 148,345 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded...& pads getting low..........need replacing....

no road tax.2009

Fail 4 Jan 2011 148,345 miles

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

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded...& pads getting low..........need replacing....

no road tax.2009

Pass 28 Apr 2009 145,889 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 132,390 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 120,089 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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BF53 RVJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF53 RVJ, 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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BF53 RVJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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