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LS53 ZKX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,350 mi
Last recorded220,350 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 220,350 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2021 220,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2020 208,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 208,122 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 195,789 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 195,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 189,804 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 189,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 180,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 174,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 167,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,929 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 158,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 147,332 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 137,909 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 137,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 126,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,226 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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LS53 ZKX 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 LS53 ZKX, 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 LS53 ZKX registered?

LS53 ZKX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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