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LY04 NFG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,005 mi
Last recorded169,005 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 NFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 169,005 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S and O.S Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 166,843 miles

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

Central Rear diff slightly leaks

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 166,795 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 166,751 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray missing

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 161,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray missing

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 149,677 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,693 miles

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

Nearside crack in screen not affecting drivers view

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 131,446 miles

rear diff has a small oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2016 122,485 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 122,461 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 110,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,767 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,527 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,784 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 NFG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey 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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

LY04 NFG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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