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LY04 VRD

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,566 mi
Last recorded141,566 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 141,566 miles

oil leaks from engine sump and rear diff.

rear brake discs badly scored

Fail 19 May 2016 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm to strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm to strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine sump and rear diff.

rear brake discs badly scored

Pass 30 May 2015 127,997 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 May 2014 116,040 miles

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

Oil leaking from rear differential seals

Fail 22 May 2014 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leaking from rear differential seals

Pass 25 May 2013 104,919 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 94,085 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 94,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts to the sidewall

Pass 23 May 2011 84,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,648 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,841 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 VRD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRD, 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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LY04 VRD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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