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OW04 LTY

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,167 mi
Last recorded225,167 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 LTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 225,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 225,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 224,223 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 224,223 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 220,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 220,967 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 206,246 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 206,246 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 193,860 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 193,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 174,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,971 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 155,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 89,453 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under body covers damaged & loose

n/s/r brake discs dimer then o/s

n/s/r tyre worn on edges & just on leagal limit

o/s/f drop link rubber bush perished

rear brake discs worn

unable to check rear seat belts due to items on seat & child seat fitted

washers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,641 miles

(1.4A.2d)The offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

(2.0)The front underside has a protective cover fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside front to rear floor panels have protective covers fitted

(7.2.1)The engine has a bolted cover fitted

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,858 miles

(3.7A.2e)The front brakes imbalance throughout their operating range have an 11% imbalance

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,858 miles

(3.7A.2e)The front brakes imbalance throughout their operating range have an 11% imbalance

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 050Kgf indifferent throughout their operating range

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,312 miles

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance throughout the operating range are at 20%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout the operating range is at 50Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,312 miles

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance throughout the operating range are at 20%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change throughout the operating range is at 50Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,820 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)

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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OW04 LTY is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OW04 LTY, 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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OW04 LTY is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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