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BW04 AOS

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,748 mi
Last recorded171,748 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 AOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 171,748 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 171,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 167,211 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 167,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,903 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 130,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s front (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s front (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 115,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 109,674 miles

both front tyres has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,712 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 87,175 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 1 Oct 2009 70,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,221 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,730 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 61,730 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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BW04 AOS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW04 AOS, 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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BW04 AOS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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