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A4 LPU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 138,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 138,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 137,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,938 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 130,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 128,686 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant bottle has a small leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,011 miles

n/s/f tyre wall cut

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lift in nearside front lower forward suspension arm outer ball joint

Offside and nearside front upper rear suspension arm inner bushes deterioating but not resulting in excessive play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,523 miles

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

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

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

boot full

offside number plate light unit held in with tape

Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,523 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

boot full

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,320 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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A4 LPU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A4 LPU, 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 A4 LPU registered?

A4 LPU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is A4 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LPU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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