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LY04 NEF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,153 mi
Last recorded145,153 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 NEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 145,153 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from edge

Fail 23 Sep 2017 145,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing from edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking

Fail 26 May 2016 141,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,873 miles

engine man. light on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 125,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant below min

engine man. light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,501 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,595 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,904 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/rear inner side light inoperative

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 NEF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY04 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

LY04 NEF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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