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LX04 XBE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,587 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 83,587 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 83,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 82,560 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,320 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LX04 XBE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX04 XBE, 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 LX04 XBE registered?

LX04 XBE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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