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LJ04 FVW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 124,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,013 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 118,013 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,169 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,845 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,769 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,769 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FVW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

LJ04 FVW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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