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LG04 YVE

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,204 mi
Last recorded205,204 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 YVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 205,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 205,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 205,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 189,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 189,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 176,476 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 176,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 167,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexi rubber hose cracking

Offside Front shock absorber smearing oil leakage

Offside Rear brake flexi rubber hose cracking

Offside Rear reverse light not working

engine under cover present

Pass 7 Jan 2017 155,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 155,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 137,340 miles

slight play in offside rear bearing

offside rear indicator fading

Fail 11 Jan 2016 137,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear indicator fading

slight play in offside rear bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front , rear wishbones have slight movement in rear rubber mounts

front wipers starting to smear on screen

n/s/f starting to wear low on outer edge

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,663 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to wear low

offside front tyre worn just within mot limits and worn on inner edge

slight knock and play in steering

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 88,831 miles

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car has full length undertray

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,371 miles

car has full length undertray

Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,244 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,525 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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LG04 YVE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LG04 YVE, 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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LG04 YVE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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