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OW53 LNJ

2004 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,195 mi
Last recorded78,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 LNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 78,195 miles

Front Seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Condensation inside wing indicator lamp unit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At least cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Underbody corrosion close to rear jacking points

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front Condensation inside wing indicator lamp unit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reverse light inop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit loose

Oil leak, but not excessive At least cam cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Underbody corrosion close to rear jacking points

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,958 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread + edges worn

general underbody components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 73,433 miles

general underbody components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 73,433 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,649 miles

general underbody components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,104 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,020 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 19,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,076 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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OW53 LNJ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW53 LNJ, 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 OW53 LNJ registered?

OW53 LNJ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is OW53 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 LNJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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