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LM53 SZW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,877 mi
Last recorded150,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 SZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,877 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 150,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 147,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,176 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,400 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 135,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,356 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 118,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 103,031 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

grease weep o/s/f cv boot inner clip

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,890 miles

grease weep o/s/f cv boot inner clip

Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,569 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 55,931 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,931 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,850 miles

Air bag warning lamp lit on dashboard.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,829 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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LM53 SZW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZW, 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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What year was LM53 SZW registered?

LM53 SZW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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