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NU04 BKV

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,603 mi
Last recorded117,603 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 BKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 117,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush mounted in front lower suspension arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush mounted lower in suspension arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Securing bolt missing may require new anti roll bar (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery loose but unlikely to fall

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad wear light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 104,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 104,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,195 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 19 May 2014 88,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,270 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,916 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,334 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NU04 BKV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU04 BKV, 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 NU04 BKV registered?

NU04 BKV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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