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LR54 ECC

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,436 mi
Last recorded234,436 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 234,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

undertrays preventing inspection of structure and brake lines

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2026 234,418 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to vehicle being unsafe to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil in exhaust at high revs (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cords all around (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower shocker nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

undertrays preventing inspection of structure and brake lines

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 213,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 213,807 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 28 Mar 2023 202,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 202,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 196,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 196,906 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 18 May 2019 191,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 166,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 166,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to wheel binding on

Pass 22 Jun 2016 157,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 157,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 146,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 146,149 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f very slight brake bind at service limit for repair

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,294 miles

when checking suspension,play was detected at one of the lower arm ball joints but found it impossible to say which one.Suspect the rear arm ball joint

Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

when checking suspension,play was detected at one of the lower arm ball joints but found it impossible to say which one.Suspect the rear arm ball joint

Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,123 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,123 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,697 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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LR54 ECC is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR54 ECC, 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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LR54 ECC is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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