2004 Audi A4 2.4L Petrol · BC04 JVY
2004 Audi A4 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 122,882 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC04 JVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 122,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC04 JVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A4 (BC04 JVY) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BC04 JVY Mileage History
- 20/06/2023105,024 mi
- 01/07/2024111,185 mi+6,161 mi
- 01/07/2024111,185 mi
- 03/07/2025122,877 mi+11,692 mi
- 10/07/2025122,882 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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