CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM04 XSE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,741 mi
Last recorded147,741 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 147,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 136,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 116,970 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,449 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,517 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,843 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,942 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,008 miles

offside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,934 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,708 miles

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

SLIGHT SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHUST

Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHUST

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,655 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,655 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM04 XSE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM04 XSE?

You can check the full history of LM04 XSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM04 XSE registered?

LM04 XSE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is LM04 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 XSE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM04 XSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM04 XSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.