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LY53 MUW

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,265 mi
Last recorded167,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 167,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 156,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 147,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 144,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 133,350 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 15 Jun 2020 130,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 125,958 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 114,326 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to show signs of perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 80,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,170 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,154 miles

all four tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,154 miles

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

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,711 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,943 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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LY53 MUW is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY53 MUW, 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

How do I check the history of LY53 MUW?

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What year was LY53 MUW registered?

LY53 MUW is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is LY53 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 MUW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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