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LW53 FTO

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,198 mi
Last recorded205,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 205,198 miles

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

front number plate contaminated .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visible .......

Fail 21 Oct 2024 205,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front number plate contaminated .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visible .......

Pass 21 Oct 2023 196,851 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 196,851 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 189,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 180,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 175,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 169,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 161,993 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 161,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,450 miles

windscreen damaged not effecting drivers view

Pass 25 May 2016 150,918 miles

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

windscreen cracked outside wiper zone nearside

Fail 25 May 2016 150,918 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside wiper zone nearside

Pass 29 May 2015 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

windscreen damage to nearside outside wiper zone

Pass 24 May 2014 130,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 120,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,040 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 FTO is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

LW53 FTO is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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