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BY02 TAN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

206,588 mi
Last recorded206,588 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 TAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 206,588 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 197,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 191,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 187,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 161,004 miles

Nearside Rear upper suspension arm outer bush perished

Nearside both front upper suspension arm inner bushes perished /cracked

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

Offside Rear upper suspension arm outer bush perished

Offside both front upper suspension arm inner bushes perished /cracked

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 148,820 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on dash

Fail 1 Oct 2019 148,818 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,135 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn numberplate lamps poor

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,011 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both top wish bone bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both top wish bone bushes (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,880 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 98,875 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,215 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some travel on parking brake

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,212 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv eng management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,625 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 29 Jun 2007 33,020 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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BY02 TAN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BY02 TAN, 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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BY02 TAN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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