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LX54 PLZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,963 mi
Last recorded84,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 PLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 84,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oily engine

Fail 2 Jan 2026 84,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oily engine

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,098 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Midbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms, both (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Midbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms, both (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 55,879 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 53,708 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,106 miles

DAMAGED ON N/S/R DOOR/REA 1/4 PANNEL. N/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED. O/S/F WING DAMAGED, REAR SEAT BELTS COULDN`T BE CHECKED DUE TO PERSONAL EFFECTS ON THE ENTIRE SEAT.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SCREEN WASH TANK LOW

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST REAR BOX / LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,171 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,906 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 22,906 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,005 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 19,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,260 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 18,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,014 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 16,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,404 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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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LX54 PLZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX54 PLZ, 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 LX54 PLZ registered?

LX54 PLZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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