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LJ04 GBU

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,933 mi
Last recorded159,933 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 159,933 miles

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

both headlight tarnished

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 146,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,477 miles

advise engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise eml light and glow plug light on

Fail 18 Jul 2016 135,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise eml light and glow plug light on

advise engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,006 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 122,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,012 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes covered

o/s/r brake flexi hose perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2010 55,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 27,858 miles

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

Offside 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 GBU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ04 GBU, 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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LJ04 GBU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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