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LM04 SFX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,837 mi
Last recorded247,837 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 SFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 247,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 247,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 226,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2018 210,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

aftermarket hid conversion fitted to halogen lamps

bonnet catch poor

emissions on limit

front rollbar link bushes worn/seperated

number plate lights dim,o/s/r indicator faded,o/s/r lamp condensation

o/s/f brake distortion/poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake hoses perished/starting to split

screen damage

underbody dirt/mud,visibilty marginal

Fail 26 Mar 2018 210,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

aftermarket hid conversion fitted to halogen lamps

bonnet catch poor

emissions on limit

front rollbar link bushes worn/seperated

number plate lights dim,o/s/r indicator faded,o/s/r lamp condensation

o/s/f brake distortion/poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake hoses perished/starting to split

screen damage

underbody dirt/mud,visibilty marginal

Fail 10 Mar 2018 209,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 183,873 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 172,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 156,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 145,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 139,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 139,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,391 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 116,479 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 116,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 101,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge?

Fail 13 May 2010 101,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge?

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,573 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread!!

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,013 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,013 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level on minimum

lower engine cover hanging down

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,140 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 SFX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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