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BJ04 BTE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,670 mi
Last recorded166,670 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 166,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side rear chassis and underbody getting corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass slight damage

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass slight damage

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 154,067 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 146,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,071 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 127,020 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 127,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,903 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,565 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 85,565 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,196 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,063 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,235 miles

both side front & off side rear tyres tread getting perished

Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic seal and under trays fitted † †cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,376 miles

plastic seal and under trays fitted † †cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

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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BJ04 BTE 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 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 BJ04 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 BTE registered?

BJ04 BTE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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