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LY04 DPF

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

240,607 mi
Last recorded240,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 DPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 240,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 240,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 233,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 233,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 231,611 miles

EML on

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 230,430 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 229,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 228,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 227,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 227,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 223,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 223,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to step inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 210,730 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 210,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 181,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 162,616 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

ft suspension joints showing sight signs of deterioration

Pass 22 Apr 2009 151,693 miles

all brake pads and discs showing sign of wear. approx 90% worn

Fail 15 Apr 2009 151,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Exessive engine noise. Smoke test not carried out.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 140,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 124,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 124,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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LY04 DPF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DPF, 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 LY04 DPF registered?

LY04 DPF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 DPF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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