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LM53 THX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,628 mi
Last recorded187,628 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 THX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 187,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 182,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 177,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 170,184 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 170,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 162,524 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 162,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 146,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 140,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 148,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 126,629 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 126,629 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,073 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 106,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Tyre presure is low in the N/S/R tyre.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,396 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 THX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

LM53 THX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is LM53 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 THX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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