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EO53 LFY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,368 mi
Last recorded146,368 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 146,368 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak at engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 146,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f top suspension arm bushes worn

oil leak at engine

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2023 146,364 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 144,353 miles

both n/s/f & o/s/f wish bone top mounts bushes split

both rear brake disc corropded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 144,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both n/s/f & o/s/f wish bone top mounts bushes split

both rear brake disc corropded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 144,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear pads slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,398 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush has play. ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 139,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has bulged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush has play. ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 137,271 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 134,822 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,748 miles

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

engine mount defective

Pass 1 Nov 2014 108,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,026 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 83,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 83,956 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 46,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,606 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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EO53 LFY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EO53 LFY, 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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EO53 LFY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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