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FY53 LVE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,732 mi
Last recorded198,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 198,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 193,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 193,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 191,431 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 191,409 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 185,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 177,601 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 177,601 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 171,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 171,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 163,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 148,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 101,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,131 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 LVE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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