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BJ54 UPV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,206 mi
Last recorded218,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 218,206 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 218,206 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 212,210 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 204,002 miles

Air con and intercooler pipes damaged

Limited inspection of underside due to plastic covers and lowered suspension

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2015 196,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 196,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 186,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 179,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 179,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 170,171 miles

Engine undershield is damaged

Front brake discs are slightly lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, not exposing the cords though

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 170,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine undershield is damaged

Front brake discs are slightly lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, not exposing the cords though

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 163,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 158,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 149,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 115,625 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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BJ54 UPV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ54 UPV, 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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BJ54 UPV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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