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LA53 CYU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 82,136 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 82,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,063 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine oil leak, but not excessive

under trays fitting, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

wear offside front droplink

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,946 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitting, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

under trays fitting, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,898 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 71,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,756 miles

ALL FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARMS ARE STARTING TO PERISH ON INNER BUSHES

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE NEARING WEAR LIMIT

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

ALL FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARMS ARE STARTING TO PERISH ON INNER BUSHES

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE NEARING WEAR LIMIT

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,905 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,595 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,019 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges just outside centre three quarters

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,019 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges just outside centre three quarters

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,393 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,177 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge on raised platform sections of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,304 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm and inner and outer edges bald

rear anti-roll bar and bushes corroded and cracked but not adrift

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,656 miles

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

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)

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

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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LA53 CYU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LA53 CYU, 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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LA53 CYU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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