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BM04 YMC

2004 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 YMC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 61,413 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,252 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 53,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,560 miles

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

Shock absorber casing corroded nearside rear

Shock absorber casing corroded offside rear

Undertray obscuring view of oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,556 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front/downward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorber casing corroded nearside rear

Shock absorber casing corroded offside rear

Undertray obscuring view of oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,355 miles

rear no. plate is slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2017 49,592 miles

Gear Selector Indicator flashing on dashboard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S headlamp aim low, after re-adjusted just meet MOT criteria.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Gear Selector Indicator flashing on dashboard

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S headlamp aim low, after re-adjusted just meet MOT criteria.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre flat

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,489 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All tyres cracking/perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,357 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,125 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,686 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 23 Mar 2007 21,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BM04 YMC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BM04 YMC, 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 BM04 YMC registered?

BM04 YMC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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