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LM04 LFA

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 80,537 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 79,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,678 miles

Headlamp washers inop

OSF fog lamp cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,676 miles

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

Headlamp washers inop

OSF fog lamp cracked

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,055 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,062 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,062 miles

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt seat belt buckle wrong side of stop button. (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,655 miles

Battery slightly loose but not insecure.

Both front wiper blades smear screen.

Front bumper has a small piece of damage causing a small sharp edge.

Front reg plate slightly loose.

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

O/S/F Washer jet partially blocked.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 47,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,867 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 21,867 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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LM04 LFA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM04 LFA, 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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LM04 LFA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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