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LW53 ELX

2004 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 163,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 158,011 miles

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

exhaust shield insecure

front tyres cracking

smears on wipers

Pass 24 May 2017 152,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 144,371 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 144,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 128,431 miles

Rear disc's corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 118,766 miles

osr antil roll bar collar broken but no side movement==rear discs corroding==nsf front top arm bush debonding

Pass 22 May 2013 108,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2013 108,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,507 miles

os fog lamp broken all 4 top arms have slight splits

Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,507 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

os fog lamp broken all 4 top arms have slight splits

Pass 3 May 2011 82,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,802 miles

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

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

req track==wipers poor==rear wiper inop==brake fluid low==eng/body covers==osr roll bar collar cracked req new bar

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,830 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,830 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FR NO PLATE CRACKED==OSF FOG LENS CRACKED==ENG COVERS==OSR ANTI ROLL BAR COLLAR CRACKED

FR PADS LOW ==DISCS WORN==REQ DISCS /PADS ALL ROUND==

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,978 miles

REAR NO PLATE POOR==EGR VALVE LEAKING OIL==CAMBELT ?O/DUE==ENG COVERS

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,978 miles

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

REAR NO PLATE POOR==EGR VALVE LEAKING OIL==CAMBELT ?O/DUE==ENG COVERS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,689 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 ELX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Grey 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 LW53 ELX, 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 LW53 ELX registered?

LW53 ELX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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