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MA04 BHJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 BHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 116,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,868 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,421 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,165 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,375 miles

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 left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 103,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,180 miles

EML Light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 76,870 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 29 May 2013 72,716 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 20 Apr 2012 67,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,066 miles

slight lip & corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,224 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,162 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,633 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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MA04 BHJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA04 BHJ, 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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MA04 BHJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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