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OW04 LWJ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,746 mi
Last recorded188,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 LWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 188,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components heavily corroded

vehicle wet/muddy when tested

Pass 13 Jan 2023 179,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 170,674 miles

suspension components corroded , bushes worn

Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,219 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 163,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 152,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 152,442 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated advise not to drive until repaired (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated advise not to drive until repaired (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 140,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,031 miles

front tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,034 miles

Front discs slightly scored

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,763 miles

oil level low

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 LWJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OW04 LWJ, 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 OW04 LWJ registered?

OW04 LWJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is OW04 LWJ safe to buy?

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