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EF03 LCW

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,996 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,288 miles

Child seat fitted

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracked o/s/f tyre worn inner edge worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracked n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracked o/s/f tyre worn inner edge worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,958 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 89,916 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not visible

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,779 miles

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cooling fan(s) on constantly when engine running

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Engine not getting too full normal operating temperature

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers park slightly higher than normal

Fail 14 Jul 2012 83,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cooling fan(s) on constantly when engine running

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Engine not getting too full normal operating temperature

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers park slightly higher than normal

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,341 miles

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

n/s/front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 71,923 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 71,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 58,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 May 2006 53,940 miles

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

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 LCW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCW, 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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What year was EF03 LCW registered?

EF03 LCW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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