2004 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · SW53 LCM
2004 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 205,838 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2026
- 205,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW53 LCM Mileage History
- 24/07/2023176,915 mi
- 25/07/2023176,915 mi
- 25/07/2024185,403 mi+8,488 mi
- 23/07/2025194,345 mi+8,942 mi
- 14/08/2026205,838 mi+11,493 mi
Average of roughly 9,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 LCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A4 (SW53 LCM) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
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