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CU53 LXY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,430 mi
Last recorded180,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 180,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 175,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 173,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 161,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 156,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 15 Jul 2015 143,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,856 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under tray covering bottom of engine

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,746 miles

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

under tray covering bottom of engine

Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,985 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 26 Jun 2009 68,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 17 Jul 2008 57,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,861 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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CU53 LXY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 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 CU53 LXY, 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 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU53 LXY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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