CarVerify

Free Car Check

JLZ 5497

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 5497
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 75,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear damage

Nearside Rear rear light damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,083 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear damage

Nearside Rear rear light damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,181 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,661 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,495 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JLZ 5497 is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JLZ 5497, 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

How do I check the history of JLZ 5497?

You can check the full history of JLZ 5497 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JLZ 5497 registered?

JLZ 5497 is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is JLZ 5497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 5497 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLZ 5497 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JLZ 5497. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.