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LB53 LUZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,003 mi
Last recorded160,003 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 LUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 160,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,834 miles

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

UNDER-TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2018 154,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,920 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 142,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,663 miles

slight judder front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advance wear in the n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 122,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 93,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight warp front discs , o/s/r tyre very close to limit , n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Oct 2009 77,737 miles

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

wipers smear/ number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,737 miles

wipers smear/ number plates slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,678 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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LB53 LUZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB53 LUZ, 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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LB53 LUZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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