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MB04 BPV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,895 mi
Last recorded151,895 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 151,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 140,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,838 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 125,899 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 125,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,311 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 112,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 108,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r tyre slight cut on side wall not showing cord

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,411 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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MB04 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MB04 BPV, 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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What year was MB04 BPV registered?

MB04 BPV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is MB04 BPV safe to buy?

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