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LO04 LFL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,777 mi
Last recorded171,777 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 LFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 171,777 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis by rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little effort o/s/r handbrake

Fail 8 Nov 2023 171,777 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis by rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little effort o/s/r handbrake

Pass 16 Nov 2022 168,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 168,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 164,076 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,436 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 155,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 144,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 144,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 134,528 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind noted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 134,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 126,810 miles

both front tyre wearing close to legal limit also wearing unevenly

Fail 31 Jul 2015 126,810 miles

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

both front tyre wearing close to legal limit also wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 119,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,467 miles

both front tyres worn at inner shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,009 miles

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)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,009 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,287 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,249 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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
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LO04 LFL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LO04 LFL, 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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LO04 LFL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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