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EF03 LCU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,249 mi
Last recorded250,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 250,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 250,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 246,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dip stick tube broken

Pass 10 Jul 2021 242,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

diesel smell but no visable signs of leakage

Pass 3 Jul 2020 238,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 235,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 235,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing securing nut missing from lower arm bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 233,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 233,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 217,165 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 217,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 205,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 194,672 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 185,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 161,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 152,125 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 151,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,034 miles

Strongly adv, Rear tyres close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Front tyres worn inner and outer edges, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Front and Rear brake hoses worn, Rear number plate worn, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 137,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strongly adv, Rear tyres close to legal limit,aged and cracked, Front tyres worn inner and outer edges, Tracking check, Full brake inspection, Front and Rear brake hoses worn, Rear number plate worn, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 126,296 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread, Rear tyres worn inside tread, Marks in front screen, o/s/f door handle-cover missing, Plastic covers over brakes/brake pipes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,423 miles

both front tyres getting close to the legal limit

front brake pads getting low

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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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EF03 LCU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF03 LCU, 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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EF03 LCU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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