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LY54 BVX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,571 mi
Last recorded148,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 BVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,571 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2026 148,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dirt shields loose

under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 144,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 144,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,198 miles

anti skid light on

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 141,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

anti skid light on

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate light faded but still operating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,444 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,166 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,081 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 113,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 92,242 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer edge is worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer edge is worn

Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corroded exhaust

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,855 miles

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

corroded exhaust

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,574 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre wall scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,716 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,890 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,370 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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LY54 BVX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LY54 BVX, 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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LY54 BVX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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