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BP04 JLX

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,954 mi
Last recorded107,954 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,954 miles

Bulb out warning light on dash, all bulbs checked all ok

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has small hole - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Also cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bulb out warning light on dash, all bulbs checked all ok

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has small hole - no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Also cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,847 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 91,992 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 91,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 88,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,857 miles

Advise slight rear brake bind

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,703 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise engine oil leak

advise parking brake performance near limit 19%

Pass 1 May 2015 77,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,536 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front tyres are slightly perished and cracking in tread area

front sidelamps have slight blue effect light output- aftermarket headlamps fitted no obvious adjusters fitted for setting aim ??

Pass 14 May 2014 74,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated on dashboard indicating a fault.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,416 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 55,274 miles

Both sides front brake discs worn slightly ,, require replacement soon.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,274 miles

Both sides front brake discs worn slightly ,, require replacement soon.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,527 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 28 Jun 2007 32,685 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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BP04 JLX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP04 JLX, 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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BP04 JLX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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