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BJ54 UPX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,094 mi
Last recorded182,094 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 182,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 180,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 180,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 166,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,060 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 139,892 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,269 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Rear brake discs and pads worn

tailgate shock absorbers weak/inoperative

Fail 26 Nov 2018 128,269 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tailgate shock absorbers weak/inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,063 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,063 miles

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

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

Under shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,095 miles

drain hole blocked under windscreen,servo unit half submerged in water

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,129 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic cover underneath engine

plastic covers on both sides underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UPX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ54 UPX, 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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What year was BJ54 UPX registered?

BJ54 UPX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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