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LX53 VRW

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VRW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 81,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 79,529 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 77,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 76,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,619 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,306 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,303 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position boot lid not opening (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,444 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp type (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

childs seat fitted to offside rear, seat belt not checked

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking - age

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 11 Jan 2014 53,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childs seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,996 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,561 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 28,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,187 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LX53 VRW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LX53 VRW, 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 LX53 VRW registered?

LX53 VRW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is LX53 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 VRW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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