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FM53 LHP

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,602 mi
Last recorded178,602 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 178,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2015 178,602 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2014 167,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 156,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 140,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 130,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,818 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,560 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 113,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 100,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,606 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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FM53 LHP is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM53 LHP, 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 FM53 LHP registered?

FM53 LHP is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is FM53 LHP safe to buy?

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