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AX04 LXB

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 148,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded - outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF/OSF - Wheel arch has slight surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily corroded - outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 148,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded - outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF/OSF - Wheel arch has slight surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily corroded - outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 141,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 141,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 135,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 2nd position lamp

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,716 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,719 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 2 inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2015 92,703 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 92,703 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,189 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,189 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 69,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 29 May 2012 62,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,433 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 59,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 52,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,362 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 25,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AX04 LXB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AX04 LXB, 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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AX04 LXB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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