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LO04 FBC

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,229 mi
Last recorded168,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 FBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 168,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 168,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 164,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 164,518 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,893 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 153,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 145,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 138,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,672 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 126,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,105 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,244 miles

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

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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LO04 FBC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LO04 FBC, 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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What year was LO04 FBC registered?

LO04 FBC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LO04 FBC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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