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LV04 UFS

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,394 mi
Last recorded171,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 171,394 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror cracked

various suspension bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2022 163,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2022 163,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,694 miles

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

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

front upper suspension arm inner bushes cracking

gearbox mounting weak

Fail 18 Jun 2021 161,690 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

front upper suspension arm inner bushes cracking

gearbox mounting weak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 161,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 161,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2019 160,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Gearbox mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 150,747 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,212 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 130,799 miles

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 1 May 2015 111,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,936 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 2 May 2013 88,031 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 May 2013 88,031 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,061 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,710 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,026 miles

TWO NAILS IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD.SCREW IN THE TREAD OF THE N/S/R

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

TWO NAILS IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD.SCREW IN THE TREAD OF THE N/S/R

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,480 miles

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 UFS is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

LV04 UFS is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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