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BG04 GYT

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,584 mi
Last recorded158,584 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Nov 2018 141,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 134,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 123,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,953 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 104,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,941 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,207 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 72,246 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,909 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 125,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 104,961 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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BG04 GYT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BG04 GYT, 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 BG04 GYT registered?

BG04 GYT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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