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CJ04 LJU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,109 mi
Last recorded190,109 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 190,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 183,078 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 183,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 176,519 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 171,289 miles

o/s windscreen washer slightly defective

Pass 26 Jul 2022 164,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 159,370 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 159,202 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 142,263 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,314 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 104,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 May 2013 83,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,798 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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CJ04 LJU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CJ04 LJU, 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 CJ04 LJU registered?

CJ04 LJU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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