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LY53 OSZ

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 OSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 63,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,970 miles

advise front brake disc wear advise replacment

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,397 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,259 miles

advise front tyre wear

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,931 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,833 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,163 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 30,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,422 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 OSZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ?

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What year was LY53 OSZ registered?

LY53 OSZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is LY53 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 OSZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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