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BK04 SFJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 162,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 155,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 150,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 150,166 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 140,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 135,937 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

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Pass 2 Jun 2018 134,013 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing slight low

under trays

Pass 24 May 2017 130,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads wearing slight low

Fail 17 May 2017 130,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake pads wearing slight low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,147 miles

n/s front tyre near limit

o/s front tyre on limit advise changing

rear tyres perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,486 miles

slight blow at front exhaust

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

slight blow at front exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,226 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 105,225 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,241 miles

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 19 Jul 2010 63,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SFJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BK04 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

BK04 SFJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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