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AO04 LBF

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,825 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 96,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 80,600 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,652 miles

all brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

engine undertray loose/hanging down

front brake application uneven

some corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,463 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 57,794 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,390 miles

rear brake and parking brake application slightly uneven

rear numberplate poorly fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake and parking brake application slightly uneven

rear numberplate poorly fitted

rear tyres splitting in tread area

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

glow plug light flashing

Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded/scored

front number plate damaged

glow plug light flashing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,262 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front disc pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front disc pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,299 miles

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

front discs scored

Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,566 miles

nearside front tyre tread wear 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 17,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,004 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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AO04 LBF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO04 LBF, 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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AO04 LBF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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