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LA04 UTU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 UTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,920 miles

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

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

near side rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2019 144,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,750 miles

possible intermittent airbag fault

Fail 14 Jul 2017 124,749 miles

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

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

possible intermittent airbag fault

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,695 miles

child seat in ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one bulb out in centre stop lamp

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,679 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,295 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,350 miles

rear brake pads low

stone damage front screen

Fail 22 Jun 2007 41,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low

stone damage front screen

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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LA04 UTU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA04 UTU, 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 LA04 UTU registered?

LA04 UTU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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