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LM53 TCV

2004 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 151,239 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp further investigation recommended

high level stop light not working

Fail 19 May 2025 151,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp further investigation recommended

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 May 2024 149,757 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 May 2024 149,757 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 149,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,377 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 145,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 141,205 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2022 141,205 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2021 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm has play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,622 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 114,851 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,831 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,791 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,733 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 22 May 2009 48,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,045 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)

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 TCV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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