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LY53 MVL

2004 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 MVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 61,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 59,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 56,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 54,805 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,022 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 50,018 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,071 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,585 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,949 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,920 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,545 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 MVL is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL?

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What year was LY53 MVL registered?

LY53 MVL is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LY53 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 MVL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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