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LT04 RVU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 168,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 165,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 155,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Front upper arm rear bush perishing/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,182 miles

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

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 x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,828 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 86,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 70,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,047 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 62,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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LT04 RVU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LT04 RVU, 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

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What year was LT04 RVU registered?

LT04 RVU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is LT04 RVU safe to buy?

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