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L55 PHS

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

150,566 mi
Last recorded150,566 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 PHS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 150,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 133,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 44,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,291 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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L55 PHS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L55 PHS, 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 L55 PHS registered?

L55 PHS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is L55 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 PHS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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