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L300 LJB

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,426 mi
Last recorded201,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 201,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 201,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 190,572 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 178,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 178,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 178,950 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge .

Pass 20 Sep 2013 163,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 149,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 131,730 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 109,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 92,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 68,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,457 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L300 LJB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L300 LJB, 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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L300 LJB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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