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BJ04 YVS

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 148,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 142,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel nearly at max

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 142,457 miles

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

Handbrake travel nearly at max

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alternator belt /tensioner noisy

tyre missing from spare wheel rim

Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,630 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alternator belt /tensioner noisy

tyre missing from spare wheel rim

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,809 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,807 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 9 Mar 2016 102,671 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,189 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear anti roll bar collar cracked osr

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,052 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 YVS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ04 YVS, 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 YVS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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