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MW04 LXB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 LXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 174,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 159,206 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 159,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 144,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 131,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,318 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 126,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,453 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Plastic panels fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,081 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,438 miles

plastic sill covers engine covers and floor pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,137 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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MW04 LXB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW04 LXB, 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 MW04 LXB registered?

MW04 LXB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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