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MC04 LRX

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,071 mi
Last recorded160,071 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 LRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 158,912 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 158,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 158,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,848 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 150,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 150,641 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,245 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 86,432 miles

A.B.S Light comes on under light pressure applied to brake pedal.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in suspension bushes.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,432 miles

A.B.S Light comes on under light pressure applied to brake pedal.

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

slight play in suspension bushes.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,220 miles

ABS light will go out at the correct time, but will come back on when foot brake is applied for a couple of seconds.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,220 miles

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

ABS light will go out at the correct time, but will come back on when foot brake is applied for a couple of seconds.

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

Pass 21 May 2009 68,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2009 68,295 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 63,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,724 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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MC04 LRX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MC04 LRX, 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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MC04 LRX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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