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LV04 CBY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,988 mi
Last recorded72,988 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 CBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Under-trays insecure

Front windscreen washers slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing caliper retainer spring (1.1.21 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Under-trays insecure

Front windscreen washers slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,673 miles

All flexi brake hoses perished

Engine noisy, oil level ok.

Most suspension bushes perished

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

Oil leaks noted from engine

Various dry coolant marks around engine

Various small exhaust blow

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Fail 1 Mar 2024 70,673 miles

All flexi brake hoses perished

Engine noisy, oil level ok.

Most suspension bushes perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaks noted from engine

Various dry coolant marks around engine

Various small exhaust blow

Wear noted on both front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,947 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,813 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on noutter wall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,195 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

nearside front support brackit damage not effect aim

Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,868 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,868 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,294 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre and been run flat

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,093 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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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LV04 CBY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LV04 CBY, 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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LV04 CBY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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