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BU54 XRT

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,717 mi
Last recorded158,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 152,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 136,852 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 136,852 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear light on

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,081 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt reciever shroud missing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,023 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt reciever shroud missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 106,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,985 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,915 miles

both front tyres raised edges worn

rear flexible brake hoses perished

rear pads worn loww

Fail 27 Oct 2012 103,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres raised edges worn

rear flexible brake hoses perished

rear pads worn loww

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,121 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster not working

offside front tyre inner raised edge worn

rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,603 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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BU54 XRT is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU54 XRT, 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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BU54 XRT is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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