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AD53 LLG

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,327 mi
Last recorded145,327 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 143,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 139,313 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2020 131,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2019 127,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2019 127,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,010 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

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

Under trays fitted All tyres cracking around inner sidewall, damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,399 miles

All tyres cracking around inner sidewall, damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,975 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,219 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,407 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,297 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,754 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,160 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 22,160 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD53 LLG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD53 LLG, 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 AD53 LLG registered?

AD53 LLG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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