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L17 MKJ

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,154 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 138,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 137,711 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 137,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,970 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside becoming perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 126,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc to shaft (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both headlamps outer lenses dulling

Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,564 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 116,048 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 98,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 98,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,580 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,651 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2007 55,378 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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L17 MKJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L17 MKJ, 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 L17 MKJ registered?

L17 MKJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is L17 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 MKJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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