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LM53 JLV

2004 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 61,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,797 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 59,797 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,148 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,241 miles

Coolant level is low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,869 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,469 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

large engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 47,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre tread is on 3mm & badly worn on outer edge

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine is lumpy on idle

engine light is on

large engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,629 miles

o/s rear tyre only 3mm

slight cracking on front and rear brake hoses

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs appear worn

front tyres appear low on pressure

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear handbrake mech not returning to stop

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 36,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,793 miles

offside front tyre on 2.5mm off tread, below legal requirement on both edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,828 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,828 miles

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

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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LM53 JLV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LM53 JLV, 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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LM53 JLV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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