CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV54 BVE

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,587 mi
Last recorded132,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 132,587 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 132,587 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both seat belt stalk covers worn

bonnet strut worn

exhaust heat shield partly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet strut worn

exhaust heat shield worn partly insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

both headlamps loose

both outer c.v boot inner clips loose

c.v. joints knocking

damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 6 Apr 2017 125,479 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

both headlamps loose

both outer c.v boot inner clips loose

c.v. joints knocking

damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,512 miles

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

engine cover fitted

front bumper damaged and insecure

offside rear seat belt stalk surround missing

under tray missing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 118,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

engine cover fitted

front bumper damaged and insecure

offside rear seat belt stalk surround missing

under tray missing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,513 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,395 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,114 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,030 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,014 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,014 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,077 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 44,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,006 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,092 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV54 BVE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LV54 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV54 BVE?

You can check the full history of LV54 BVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV54 BVE registered?

LV54 BVE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is LV54 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 BVE shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV54 BVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV54 BVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.