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DA53 LLT

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,549 mi
Last recorded134,549 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LLT
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,549 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,539 miles

Emissions not tested miss firing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABS light intermitting, not on during test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre big bolt ()

Oil leak ()

eml on

under trays fitted, unknown condition of brakes pipes & fuel lines

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,148 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,283 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 120,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 113,869 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside number plate light very dimm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,851 miles

offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 95,040 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,743 miles

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

front wipers torn

rear inner brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,337 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,291 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,995 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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DA53 LLT is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA53 LLT is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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