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LL04 UPJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,345 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mount shows evidence of scraping on something

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arches have body filler on them, unable to see the corrosion behind it

Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,343 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective front most (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective rear most (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mount shows evidence of scraping on something

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear arches have body filler on them, unable to see the corrosion behind it

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,144 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrles slight corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres on limit

rear floor pan slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 93,580 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear brake ferrles slight corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres on limit

rear floor pan slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,607 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion too vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 76,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,010 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 71,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,266 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,230 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 25 Sep 2015 64,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,511 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 23,559 miles

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

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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LL04 UPJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LL04 UPJ, 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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LL04 UPJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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