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LV04 UBX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,528 mi
Last recorded173,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 173,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Oil Leak(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 171,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 166,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 146,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 115,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in l/h/top suspension arm

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,215 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

emissions are too clean to be detected

front drop links have slight play in bushes

rear suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,215 miles

emissions are too clean to be detected

front drop links have slight play in bushes

rear suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,985 miles

rear brake discs corosion

Fail 16 Nov 2011 85,963 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corosion

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,821 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2009 72,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,366 miles

both front lower suspension arms have slight lift in ball joints

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UBX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

LV04 UBX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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