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LL04 XAB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,678 mi
Last recorded187,678 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 187,678 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 168,449 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both wings corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 168,366 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both wings corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,738 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust box

corrosion to front wings

Fail 6 Dec 2021 149,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to exhaust box

corrosion to front wings

Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,043 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 125,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 119,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 110,099 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer inner cv boot clip not attached but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 58,985 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,319 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 49,319 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,296 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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LL04 XAB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL04 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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