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BK04 SJY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,401 mi
Last recorded216,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 SJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 216,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 211,789 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 204,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 200,812 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 200,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 196,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 190,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 184,477 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 176,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 163,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 163,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,636 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 151,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 140,402 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 140,291 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,455 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,468 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 83,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 83,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,443 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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BK04 SJY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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