CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS53 VSN

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 57,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 49,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,887 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 46,886 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 43,876 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside window glass faulty

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 43,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Registration plate surround and plate broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wiper arm missing and broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached damage and broken (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside window glass faulty

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (mobile phone mount) but does not seriously affect the driver's view of the road

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 5 Dec 2017 39,006 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty does not operate mil in dash (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached wheel speed sensor (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play detected in steering wheel (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (mobile phone mount) but does not seriously affect the driver's view of the road

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

dash display indicates brake pad wear warning fault

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,867 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge, cracked and have slight sidewall damage

EML light illuminated

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear door trim loose

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Under trays damaged and broken

Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure WHOLE UNIT (1.2.1a)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge, cracked and have slight sidewall damage

EML light illuminated

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear door trim loose

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Under trays damaged and broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,912 miles

Engine under tray damage/insecure

Front both tyres worn inner shoulder

Front registration plate damage

Nearside Rear tyres cut outer sidewall

both track rod end rod, slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2015 30,912 miles

Braking system leaking at the reservoir/brake fluid around the area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and sidewall are crack (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

Engine under tray damage/insecure

Front both tyres worn inner shoulder

Front registration plate damage

Nearside Rear tyres cut outer sidewall

both track rod end rod, slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,512 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front under tray damage

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,969 miles

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre - cut on the outer wall

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,737 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 14,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 5,503 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS53 VSN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LS53 VSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS53 VSN?

You can check the full history of LS53 VSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS53 VSN registered?

LS53 VSN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is LS53 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 VSN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS53 VSN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS53 VSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.