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DE04 LKV

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,954 mi
Last recorded181,954 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 181,954 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 181,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 180,448 miles

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 180,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 177,093 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)

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 176,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 174,183 miles

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

advise wipers slow operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 168,626 miles

advise all four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2012 151,002 miles

Front brake pads worn down to 20%

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 112,538 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

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

Underbody shields fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 94,180 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Coolant leak

Engine undershield fitted.

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,180 miles

Airbag light illuminated.

Coolant leak

Engine undershield fitted.

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,756 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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DE04 LKV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 LKV, 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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DE04 LKV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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