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DV04 BNJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,379 mi
Last recorded219,379 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 219,379 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 219,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the foremost of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2018 207,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear spring tops

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly on both edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on the inner edge

rear subframe and upper suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 26 Apr 2018 207,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear spring tops

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly on both edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on the outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on the inner edge

rear subframe and upper suspension arms corroded - not considered excessive

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2017 198,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 198,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on outer edges (strong advise)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broke

Offside Front Tyre getting low on outer edges. (strong advise)

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 187,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear anti linkage contains slight play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear indicator slightly flashing white

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear coil springs contains heavy corrosion

front inner brake disc contains slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 174,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 160,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 145,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 131,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 116,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 116,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 104,335 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DV04 BNJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DV04 BNJ, 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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DV04 BNJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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