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MD04 LGY

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,118 mi
Last recorded172,118 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 172,118 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative Battery Terminal Loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Up The Front Behind The Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Is Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To The Legal Limit Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 172,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Seat Belt Catch Is Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle Is Jammed Up Under The Plastic Trim (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edge's (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative Battery Terminal Loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Up The Front Behind The Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Is Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To The Legal Limit Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 169,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 168,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 168,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 168,808 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 166,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 164,396 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 163,144 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

wipers slight worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 161,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s rear tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2014 161,694 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre has cuts on the outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 152,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 128,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,902 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 79,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

All tyres low fronts on legal limit

Rear anti roll bar starting to crack on sleeve

Pass 24 May 2007 58,457 miles

Front number plate discoloured

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MD04 LGY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MD04 LGY, 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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MD04 LGY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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