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FY53 LRN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,744 mi
Last recorded162,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 162,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Left ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Right ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner both side bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Various underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 135,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,906 miles

Front upper arm bushes perished but little movement

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,098 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,370 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,157 miles

Advise:front wipers split x2

Advise:o/s/r tyre 2mm tread outer edge & perishing

Advise:wipers only working on one speed

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil level low.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,665 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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FY53 LRN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY53 LRN, 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 FY53 LRN registered?

FY53 LRN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is FY53 LRN safe to buy?

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