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LY53 OTG

2004 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,150 mi
Last recorded110,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 OTG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,150 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 110,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 92,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,325 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,825 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,207 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2011 74,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,187 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 7 Jul 2009 64,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 55,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,551 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 OTG is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY53 OTG, 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 LY53 OTG registered?

LY53 OTG is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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