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BK04 SDZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 SDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 142,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 204,440 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 175,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 166,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 166,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 157,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 150,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 144,053 miles

engine cover loose

Fail 2 May 2012 69,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine cover loose

Pass 14 Oct 2010 129,974 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2010 129,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 120,291 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 109,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 109,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2007 85,336 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SDZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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