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LY04 DPE

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 DPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,714 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 95,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,340 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing. Cracking from edges. Tread depth close to legal limit. Strongly advised to renew tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre has low tread and poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 71,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and the tread

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished and the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2016 71,313 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and the tread

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre outer wall perished and the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,799 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

traction control light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,837 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 20,875 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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LY04 DPE is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 DPE, 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 LY04 DPE registered?

LY04 DPE is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is LY04 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 DPE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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