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BJ04 YVU

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

210,381 mi
Last recorded210,381 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 210,381 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 199,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 199,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 182,410 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 167,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 167,700 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 138,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 132,335 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 132,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 126,426 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,610 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,989 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,863 miles

O/S/R EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING, BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,836 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING RACK GAITER DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSE PIPE CHAFED

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,422 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,354 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f disc lipped

o/s/f disc lipped

Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 61,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 60,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 52,128 miles

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

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 YVU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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