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BL02 DEZ

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,118 mi
Last recorded65,118 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 65,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,593 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,392 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 50,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 46,783 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 40,359 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 38,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 35,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,555 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,335 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,392 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 16,074 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 16,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 12,987 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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BL02 DEZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BL02 DEZ, 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 BL02 DEZ registered?

BL02 DEZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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