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LW04 RCY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 67,407 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,378 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 65,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,355 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 64,355 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 61,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 59,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 56,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Undertrays missing

Wipers poor

Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Undertrays missing

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LW04 RCY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LW04 RCY, 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 LW04 RCY registered?

LW04 RCY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is LW04 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 RCY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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