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LW53 BKF

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 113,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs, replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 103,055 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs, replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,888 miles

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

brake discs corroded & worn alround

corrosion on coil springs

Fail 11 Sep 2018 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

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

brake discs corroded & worn alround

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four brake discs corroded & imbalance

both front brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust leak on front pipe

offside rear tyre close to limits & cracking in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,289 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,771 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,435 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r outer tyre tread worn smooth

Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,227 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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LW53 BKF is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LW53 BKF, 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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LW53 BKF is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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