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LV04 ETF

2004 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 ETF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 72,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,897 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 69,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 59,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,151 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,339 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,109 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 32,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,329 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 16,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ETF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LV04 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

LV04 ETF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is LV04 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 ETF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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