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LY02 BYE

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,720 mi
Last recorded184,720 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 184,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE, 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 184,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 181,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 176,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 159,275 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 159,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears to have been wiped (possible leak)

exhaust heatshield is slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,530 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,530 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 9 Dec 2013 114,148 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 114,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,264 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear secondary sidelight not working

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,633 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2010 85,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 66,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,330 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 58,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY02 BYE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 LY02 BYE, 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 LY02 BYE registered?

LY02 BYE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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