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MK53 LXN

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,603 mi
Last recorded159,603 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 158,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 155,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted/cable tied (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 153,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust blowing at flexi

Offside Front Inner drive shaft cv boot secured with plastic cable ties

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 151,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 149,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,172 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 149,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,855 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2015 142,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 142,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 138,653 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 137,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 132,537 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 28 Feb 2012 128,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 117,376 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 107,214 miles

tyers low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,297 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 85,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lumps starting to appear on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,509 miles

lumps starting to appear on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,249 miles

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

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

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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MK53 LXN is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK53 LXN, 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

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What year was MK53 LXN registered?

MK53 LXN is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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