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LM53 TAV

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 114,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 112,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,288 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,182 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,882 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 76,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,925 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,650 miles

child seats fitted to rear of vehicle x2

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,060 miles

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

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 TAV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM53 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

LM53 TAV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LM53 TAV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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