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LW04 XMU

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,877 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 103,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,598 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 94,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 85,825 miles

heat shield above near side back box insecure and resting on box

Fail 7 May 2016 85,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

heat shield above near side back box insecure and resting on box

Pass 9 May 2015 81,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the heat shield above the ns rear silencer is insecure and sat on the silencer

the nsr brake hose is perrished slightly

the nsr shock dust cover is in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 72,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 67,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,935 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,630 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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LW04 XMU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XMU, 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

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What year was LW04 XMU registered?

LW04 XMU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is LW04 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 XMU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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