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LJ04 EXV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,502 mi
Last recorded133,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,134 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 127,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,254 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,774 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE DEEP CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE DEEP CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,269 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,896 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on in dash

Horn made two different tone sounds once then was okay on many tests after that, customer to moniter

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged but belt securing and releasing okay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers/undertrays

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,896 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on in dash

Horn made two different tone sounds once then was okay on many tests after that, customer to moniter

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged but belt securing and releasing okay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,954 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,809 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 31,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,716 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 EXV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ04 EXV, 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 LJ04 EXV registered?

LJ04 EXV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is LJ04 EXV safe to buy?

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