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KY53 LVZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,900 mi
Last recorded224,900 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 LVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 224,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 208,189 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 182,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,598 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 147,284 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 147,284 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,648 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 115,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 115,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on

wipers worn slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on

wipers worn slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2011 96,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 96,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,201 miles

alloy wheels scratched.

cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake flexy hoses perishing and cracking.

oil leaks.

rear tyres worn and approaching 2mm.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 88,201 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leaks.

engine missfire under load.

exhaust corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake flexy hoses perishing and cracking.

alloy wheels scratched.

cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

engine fault lamp on.

rear tyres worn and approaching 2mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 81,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,373 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,135 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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KY53 LVZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KY53 LVZ, 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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KY53 LVZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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