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ET04 LYY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 146,278 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 146,275 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,008 miles

undertrays

Fail 10 Jun 2016 144,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays

Pass 28 Mar 2015 130,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,714 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,714 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 107,934 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 101,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 74,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,959 miles

R/O/S tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,391 miles

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

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)

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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ET04 LYY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET04 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET04 LYY registered?

ET04 LYY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is ET04 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 LYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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