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LY53 ZVH

2004 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,617 mi
Last recorded159,617 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ZVH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 159,617 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside/offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2019 145,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside/offside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge

windscreen cracked nearside top

Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,267 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,277 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,437 miles

Exhaust starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,689 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZVH is a 2004 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZVH, 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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LY53 ZVH is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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