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BF54 SVZ

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,851 mi
Last recorded134,851 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 134,851 miles

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

unable to check full condition of outer sills

Fail 3 Sep 2025 134,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check full condition of outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2024 133,322 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,274 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 128,299 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,840 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 124,838 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,566 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,077 miles

both front shocker casings starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 91,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,480 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,553 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,312 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,642 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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BF54 SVZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF54 SVZ, 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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BF54 SVZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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