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LV04 CEA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,922 mi
Last recorded119,922 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 CEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,922 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2022 119,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2021 113,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocker covers adrift

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,069 miles

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

number plates deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2020 108,069 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers adrift on rear shock absorbers

number plates deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,262 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view advise replace (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,271 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,806 miles

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)

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 CEA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CEA, 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 LV04 CEA registered?

LV04 CEA is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is LV04 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 CEA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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