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LU04 KNV

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,929 mi
Last recorded127,929 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 KNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,929 miles

Advise oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,557 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 125,557 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,200 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 123,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of gaitor perished/cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim inner edge signs of damage to paint (cracked) unable to confirm crack to wheel ,no leak found

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of gaitor split/cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 114,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,841 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 104,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer damage to wall

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,562 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/ f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight damage to o/s/r tyre-outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,781 miles

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

o/s/r trye 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 70,956 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,029 miles

service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,029 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)

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

service light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,461 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's worn

off side washers 1of2 jets inop

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's worn

off side washers 1of2 jets inop

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,088 miles

Oil leak

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,291 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,918 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 21,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

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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LU04 KNV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LU04 KNV, 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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LU04 KNV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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