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LV54 FJU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,814 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 143,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 138,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,161 miles

Central exhaust has slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,355 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2019 120,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 108,530 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly opaque lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 102,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,707 miles

both front top arm rear bushes split

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,947 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,766 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,175 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,874 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,438 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,438 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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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LV54 FJU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJU, 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 LV54 FJU registered?

LV54 FJU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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