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BN04 PXW

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

269,222 mi
Last recorded269,222 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 PXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 269,222 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 269,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 253,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 240,689 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 240,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 238,879 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 238,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 14 May 2014 229,653 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 14 May 2014 229,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 4 May 2012 202,692 miles

1/ N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 24 May 2011 190,534 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 24 May 2011 190,534 miles

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 May 2010 180,713 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2009 157,213 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD 3/ N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 157,213 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD 3/ N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 2 Jun 2008 133,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 103,195 miles

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16 W

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

advise rear wheel alignment check due to wear on rear tyres

slight lip developing on rear brake discs

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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BN04 PXW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN04 PXW, 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 BN04 PXW registered?

BN04 PXW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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