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LT04 VRU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

206,991 mi
Last recorded206,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 206,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 189,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 189,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 172,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 170,128 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 165,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 154,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 154,069 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,637 miles

front suspension top/rear arms inner bushes split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on edges of tread

offside front tyre on 3mm, low on edges of tread

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,351 miles

front suspension top arms split

pin in nearside rear tyre and light cracks in tread

stone chips in front screen

Pass 26 Jan 2017 123,542 miles

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front top suspension arm inner bushes split

nearside front tyre on 3mm and getting low on edges

rear shock absorbers slight leak

stone chips in front screen

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,542 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front top suspension arm inner bushes split

nearside front tyre on 3mm and getting low on edges

offside rear brake disc has got hot and turned blue in colour

rear shock absorbers slight leak

stone chips in front screen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,968 miles

front top suspension arm bushes split

nearside front headlamp has water ingress

offside rear tyre cracked and punctured

rear brake hoses cracked

stone chips in front screen

Pass 23 Jan 2015 106,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front nsf tyre smooth on outer edge

osf tyre worn on edges

rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baby seat in rear

nsr tyre slightly losing shape

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,438 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

slight wear/lip on rear brake discs

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,441 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

rear tyres low 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,363 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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LT04 VRU 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 87%.

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 VRU, 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 LT04 VRU registered?

LT04 VRU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LT04 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 VRU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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