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LF53 OGD

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,677 mi
Last recorded153,677 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OGD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 153,677 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 146,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 11 May 2018 138,445 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four front upper control arm bushes worn. not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2018 138,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four front upper control arm bushes worn. not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 132,089 miles

all 4 top arms bushes worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 132,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 top arms bushes worn

Pass 18 May 2016 112,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inside brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 123,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inside brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,881 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front upper rear suspension arm bushes perishing

front engine mount rubber split but not insecure

missing all undertrays

o/s/r seat belt buckle deterioated but seat belt seems okay when locked in

oil leak from around sump area

Pass 19 Jun 2014 100,365 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,365 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,404 miles

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

O/S number plate light is cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The red air bag light is on.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,928 miles

Rear anti-roll bar cracked and corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,928 miles

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar cracked and corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,823 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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread, worn on the outer edge and perished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,588 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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LF53 OGD is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF53 OGD, 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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LF53 OGD is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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