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LB53 MHU

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

190,896 mi
Last recorded190,896 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 MHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 190,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside rear

Fail 9 Feb 2026 190,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside rear

Pass 21 Jan 2025 181,439 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 165,725 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

all underneath and suspension corroded, nearside sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2024 165,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

all underneath and suspension corroded, nearside sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,803 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2023 147,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both subframe has surface corrosion

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,184 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,169 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,168 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 107,202 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,159 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,085 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,207 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 22,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 MHU is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LB53 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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