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FY53 LSF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,837 mi
Last recorded176,837 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 176,837 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front fog light

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 172,168 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 172,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,733 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 167,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top rear arm , marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread and sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 163,936 miles

Offside Front tyre splits in sidewall possably close to cords

Offside Rear tyre run flat and splits in sidewall

play in drivers seat runners

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 163,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre splits in sidewall possably close to cords

Offside Rear tyre run flat and splits in sidewall

play in drivers seat runners

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Sep 2015 156,870 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,612 miles

both head lamp lens covers crazzed

rear offside brake slight binding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 133,877 miles

front offside tyre sidewall scuffed and small cut

Fail 23 Sep 2013 133,871 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front offside tyre sidewall scuffed and small cut

rear offside brake slight binding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 112,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 108,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,007 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,248 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 LSF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY53 LSF, 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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FY53 LSF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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