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L16 RLJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 RLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 106,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 105,198 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 26 May 2021 105,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2021 105,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,411 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 101,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2018 97,782 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 97,782 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 93,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,921 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,793 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,215 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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L16 RLJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L16 RLJ, 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 L16 RLJ registered?

L16 RLJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is L16 RLJ safe to buy?

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