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FY53 LSK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,024 miles

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

N/S/R drive shaft seal leaking

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 89,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

N/S/R drive shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 79,763 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 70,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both wiper blades split on the ends

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both wiper blades split on the ends

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,034 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 52,034 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,545 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,123 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 LSK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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