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BK04 RYB

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,684 mi
Last recorded118,684 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 RYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,684 miles

Nearside Headlight(dip beam) slightly dull.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 118,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake wear warning is on.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight(dip beam) slightly dull.

Rear Nearside and offside shock protector sleeves adrift.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,904 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 110,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,759 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,207 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 71,168 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,094 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,867 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Damage to NS of subrame (around lower suspension bush)

NS door mirror damaged but secure

Pass 3 May 2013 57,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,447 miles

engine managment warning light on

Fail 7 Apr 2012 50,447 miles

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

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

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,337 miles

Battery insecure

limited underside inspection covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

limited underside inspection covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,772 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,772 miles

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

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

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

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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BK04 RYB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BK04 RYB, 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 BK04 RYB registered?

BK04 RYB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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