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BJ04 FOX

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

208,505 mi
Last recorded208,505 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 208,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 197,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 191,980 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 191,980 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 188,702 miles

knock offsidefront cant isolate

Pass 24 Nov 2021 183,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 183,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 177,374 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 177,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 172,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 172,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 169,269 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 169,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 166,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 153,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 135,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

the front and rear brake discs are corroding.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 110,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,541 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 82,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,470 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 61,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,410 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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BJ04 FOX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FOX, 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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BJ04 FOX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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