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LJ04 DVR

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,869 mi
Last recorded132,869 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 132,868 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 78,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 72,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,981 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,339 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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LJ04 DVR is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJ04 DVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 DVR registered?

LJ04 DVR is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LJ04 DVR safe to buy?

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