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LM53 TKA

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,926 mi
Last recorded157,926 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 TKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 157,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat buckle cover missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Aug 2024 146,910 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 136,112 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,576 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 97,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,167 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre has outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,891 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,501 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,107 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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,505 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 TKA is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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