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BT04 BFN

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,954 mi
Last recorded172,954 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 172,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front, BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 161,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper windscreen chip/not in zone b

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 135,762 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper windscreen chip/not in zone b

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 126,559 miles

engine covers/under trays /sill covers fitted

windscreen chip/none testable arear

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,794 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 101,437 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,022 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,362 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,357 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,738 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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BT04 BFN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT04 BFN, 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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BT04 BFN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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