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L555 SLM

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 163,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,072 miles

Offside Front Lower inner arm bush slightly perished

all four upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2022 152,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bush slightly worn

front tyres part worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 152,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front with shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes slightly worn

suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2018 147,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,484 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked on inner sidewalls

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,484 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly cracked on inner sidewalls

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,339 miles

airbag light on

front brake hoses slightly perrished

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,667 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,667 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,022 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,944 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 52,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2007 52,033 miles

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

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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L555 SLM is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L555 SLM, 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 L555 SLM registered?

L555 SLM is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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