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LR53 SYV

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,683 mi
Last recorded152,683 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 152,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 152,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 142,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

all tyre outer side walls damaged

chip in screen

offside front inner side wall splitting

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Apr 2016 136,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

all tyre outer side walls damaged

chip in screen

offside front inner side wall splitting

oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,926 miles

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2015 132,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,915 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2014 128,915 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 116,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,920 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

has damage to windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,543 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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LR53 SYV is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LR53 SYV, 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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LR53 SYV is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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