2004 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · BN04 HXV
2004 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 177,546 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN04 HXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 177,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN04 HXV 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 (BN04 HXV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BN04 HXV Mileage History
- 20/03/2023146,569 mi
- 18/03/2024150,426 mi+3,857 mi
- 18/03/2024150,426 mi
- 02/04/2025158,721 mi+8,295 mi
- 25/03/2026177,546 mi+18,825 mi
Average of roughly 10,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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