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BG54 OOY

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,678 mi
Last recorded187,678 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OOY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 187,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing corroded - no sharp edges

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 183,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 183,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 176,924 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 176,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush for shock absorber perished

Nearside Front Upper both suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush for shock absorber perished

Offside Front Upper both suspension arm bushes perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Jul 2022 170,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 163,947 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front sidelight bulb dim

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,911 miles

Dipstick cannot be removed

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,096 miles

Front tyres low inner edge

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front tyres low inner edge

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,053 miles

oil level on min

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre fouling wheel arch liner in past

oil level on min

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel arch liner been fouling tyre in past

oil level on min

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,197 miles

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

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail gearbox mount (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively suspect motor fault (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively suspect motor fault (8.2.2)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail gearbox mount (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front Tyres perishing

gearbox mount has a slight crack in it

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,793 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 92,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 89,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,496 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,496 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,834 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,562 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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BG54 OOY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG54 OOY, 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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BG54 OOY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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