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LM53 YBZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,099 mi
Last recorded196,099 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 196,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 175,162 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 159,622 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 25 Feb 2017 159,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 7 Mar 2016 141,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,538 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,843 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 93,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 73,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,109 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 46,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 YBZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

LM53 YBZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LM53 YBZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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