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LW53 FTN

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,775 mi
Last recorded226,775 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 226,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 226,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 215,658 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 215,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 203,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL RUBBER HOSES (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 195,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 183,123 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 168,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 156,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,931 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 139,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 119,048 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,121 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE COVER MISSING.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 47,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,880 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 FTN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTN, 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

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What year was LW53 FTN registered?

LW53 FTN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is LW53 FTN safe to buy?

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